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Comment: A mixed report card for the Republican Party’s 2025

Trump and the GOP had success, including at the border, but it fell into the same inflation denial…

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Comment: Trump, GOP still aren’t getting it on affordability

The Democratic response to Trump’s and the GOP’s struggles to explain their efforts is ‘please, keep talking.’

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Comment: How to take Trump at his word when he changes it?

Trump has contradicted himself on release of boat-strike videos, then attacked reporters for pointing that out.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Dec. 17

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Shingles vaccine might also help fend off dementia

New research is pointing to a bonus side-effect of the vaccine, leading to further research on other shots.

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Harrop: When the lockdown comes in your home town

News of a shooting in Providence, R.I., and the call to lock doors, shatter one’s sense of safety.

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Comment: The exclusion behind National Park System’s new fees

Free-pass days were eliminated for MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth, while foreign tourists will pay a premium.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Dec. 16

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Water from the Snohomish River surrounds a residence along the west side of Lowell Snohomish River Road on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Keep eye on weather and on FEMA’s future

Recent flooding should give pause to those who believe federal disaster aid is unnecessary.

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LifeWise’s Bible classes pose no harm to students

The editorial regarding LifeWise Academy’s efforts to broaden children’s education and knowledge of Christian values and beliefs has…

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Where’s the controversy in what LifeWise offers to students?

I read with interest the article about the Everett Public School District allowing students to attend voluntary, optional…

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Stephens: Sydney shooting is what ignoring antisemitism looks like

The Hanukkah massacre wasn’t incomprehensible, as the Australian prime minister said. That’s the problem.

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Comment: Jewish community, Australia again swept into violent world

Bondi Beach, a century-old community, has lived alongside increasing incidents of antisemitism in the last two years.

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Comment: Affordability isn’t a hoax; for many, it’s not a crisis

Effective responses will depend on directing efforts to those who are struggling with the cost of living.

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Comment: FEMA flooded by incompetent leadership

Only by the grace of God has the nation not suffered a major hurricane with this lot in…

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Stephens: Europe worth fighting for; it should understand that

At a time of dwindling commitment from the U.S., Europe must stand for itself.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 15

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Dec. 14

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

More than 150 people attend a ribbon cutting event on Nov. 16, 2023 celebrating the completion of Innovation Hall at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College campus. The building, which highlights STEM instruction and research, opens to students in January. (Tara Brown Photography / UW Bothell)

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Comment: Public colleges have most to lose in federal funding cuts

Attention is focused on Ivy League schools, but much of the work is being done in public universities.

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LifeWise program’s request for more access to students unreasonable

LifeWise Academy, a religious group, is challenging the Everett School District’s rules for its off-campus, released-time Bible program,…