Opinion
Steves’ generosity to community saves Lynnwood hygiene center
The generosity of Rick Steves has once again supported the local community by buying the Lynnwood Hygiene Center…
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Congress should press for full release of Epstein files
Why do you suppose Donald Trump adamantly opposed the release of the Epstein files in June of 2025…
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Comment: As cracks widen in Trump’s power, the resistance grows
Leading the fight, instead of political figures, have been citizens at protests, elections and on grand juries.
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Schwab: Everett’s police department puts emphasis on community
A Police Chief’s Advisory Board seat allows a closer look at Everett’s policies and innovations.
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The Buzz: Don’t mind us; we’re just sitting here silently, influencing
The kids are making money off boredom. It’s just the kind of sloth we all should celebrate.
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Comment: Even under attack, science saw major breakthroughs in ‘26
Advances in the study of blood, genetics, GLP-1s and more were among 2025’s intriguing scientific work.
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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, New Year’s Day
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
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Comment: The upside of downtime and how to make the most of it
Rather than scrolling social media, plan leisure that builds relationships and restores your well-being.
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Comment: Bookstores’ resurgence good news for readers, everyone
Barnes & Noble is adding stores, and independent booksellers also have opened more than 400 locations.
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Collins: Quiz yourself on how much you were paying attention
Considering the year in all things DonaldTrump, maybe a low score is a good thing.
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Comment: States now are the check on presidential overreach
As Congress and the Supreme Court have bent to Trump’s will, states — blue and red — have…
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2025’s Best Editorial Cartoons, October through December
A sketchy look at the best editorial cartoons of 2025, October through December.
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Burke: Vanity, thy name is Trump; in gold capital letters
Is Trump plastering his name on every surface, perhaps afraid we won’t remember him after he’s gone?
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Governor’s proposed budget cuts would hit community health centers
While I understand the difficult choices Gov. Bob Ferguson faces in balancing the state budget, I am deeply…
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Thanks for gorgeous piece of writing on Marysville Opera House
Regarding a recent article about the Marysville Opera House (“Now showing: The 114-year-old Marysville Opera House reclaims the…
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Speak up for restoration of ACA health coverage subsidies
In a move that surprised no one, the U.S. Senate recently voted down an extension of the Affordable…
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Goldberg: Which party will lead the fight to rein in AI?
Views on artificial intelligence have split both parties, leaving an opportunity to safely regulate it.
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Best Editorial Cartoons of 2025, July through September
A sketchy look back at the best editorial cartoons of 2025, July through September.
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Editorial: Skilled nursing care must remain state budget priority
The governor’s spending plan would claw back Medicaid reimbursements that pay skilled-nursing care staff.