Opinion
Dowd: High court at last schools Trump on checks and balances
Not that he took it well, but the Supreme Court has provided some accountability from the executive.
Opinion
Letter: Regulation could limit supply of rental homes
With efforts to limit ownership of single-family homes now drawing attention at the state and national level, it’s…
Opinion
Letter: Student protests offer lessons in nonviolence
Thanks to The Herald for impartially reporting the latest interactions between student demonstrators and the opposition (“Tensions flare…
Opinion
Bouie: Marco Rubio is failing his Western Civ course
His thoughts on Western civilization in Munich sound more like those of European feudal lords and Confederate apologists.
Opinion
Comment: Supreme Court finds its voice to hold Trump in check
The Roberts Court’s tariff decision flatly tells Trump he can’t always do what he believes he can.
Opinion
Letter: ‘Loony Left’ relies on Nazi-like tactics
The word “Nazi” has been bandied about by the Looney Left for for 10 years or more to…
Opinion
Letter: State pays more federal taxes than it receives in benefits
Washington state’s persistent budget shortfalls are worsened by a rarely discussed reality: We are a leading donor state…
Opinion
Comment: Here’s how to prevent abuses at DOJ once Trump is gone
Congress must put reforms in place to prevent the political retribution and favoritism running rampant.
Opinion
Comment: ICE”s exit alone won’t heal trauma inflicted on Minneapolis
Over time, neighbors reaching out can salve the fear and intimidation that plagued the Minnesota city.
Opinion
The Buzz: E.T., phone home and check your messages from Trump
President Trump says he’ll release files on aliens while Colbert weighs a campaign management career.
Opinion
Everett City Council posts should be full-time jobs
Everett has grown into a regional city with regional responsibilities. Our City Council oversees complex land-use decisions, a…
Opinion
Comment: What happens now with end of a 2009 EPA climate finding
The Trump administration will move to kill climate regulations. But expect fact-based court challenges.
Opinion
Comment: Cap on child care would harm families and employers
Leaving thousands out of a state child care program will be more costly to the state in the…
Opinion
Editorial: Find respectful policy on tariffs, trade with Canada
Washington state depends on trade with Canada. The Trump administration’s belligerence is harmful.
Opinion
Comment: Reform of tobacco taxes can fund response to its harms
Senate Bill 6129 better fits current products and directs revenue to public health work and research.
Opinion
Comment: More taxes on health care won’t make state more affordable
Proposals in the Legislature could increase health care costs for workers and businesses.