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Mukilteo School Board’s Schwab was also great with students

Thank you for the heart-warming story about Judy Schwab’s service as a school board member in the Mukiteo…

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Fix the U.S. demand for drugs instead of striking drug boats

The blame can’t be put on the people in boats in the Caribbean.

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President Trump deserves F grades in all courses

The preponderance of evidence overwhelmingly proves that Donald Trump is the runaway-winner in the grading of all president’s…

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Look north for a working program of national health care

President Trump could rescue his endangered legacy and the GOP’s bleak prospects.

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Eco-Nomics: U.S. has ceded clean-energy leadership to China

To the benefit of the global environment and China’s economy, it has the rest of the world’s attention.

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Comment: How to make Link light rail work in downtown Everett

The city and Sound Transit need to plan stations that make Link part of businesses, homes and attractions.

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Comment: Leaders, community put Marysville schools on track

The district, under state guidance, has improved its financial position and could end oversight next year.

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Forum: South Everett, North Lynnwood need better transportation options

Students, workers and elders need better sidewalks, lighting and more frequent bus routes in the region.

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Forum: Congress needs to take back its constitutional authority

The president should be limited to his duties, while Congress needs to take back Cabinet positions.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Dec. 13

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Dec. 12

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Schwab: Sid wants to thank all the little people for his award

As long as FIFA is handing out a peace prize, let’s not forget the best in curmudgeonly commentary.

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Protect kids’ health care, education from state budget cuts

As we await Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal, I hope you will join me in calling for a…

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Stanwood didn’t ask enough questions about Flock cameras

How does the leadership of the Stanwood municipality, and other leaders of communities justify their decisions to contract…

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President Trump keeps adding articles for impeachment

I read in The Herald that Donald Trump is going to redact the names of persons mentioned in…

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Goldberg: GOP woman find they’re surrounded by misogynists

Many in Congress are finding their considered more useful than respected by Republican men.

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The Buzz: Keeping our head above an atmospheric river of news

Trump hosts at the Kennedy Center and gets his own ballsy trophy, and Marco Rubio goes after ‘woke’…

One of the illustrated pages of the LifeWise Bible used for class on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Everett Schools can stick with rules for Bible program

LifeWise, a midday religious class, wants looser rules for its program or has threatened a lawsuit.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Dec. 11

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Selection of teams for NCAA football playoffs indefensible

The continuing saga and explanation that the College Football Playoff Selection Committee has offered after they selected the…