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Comment: Unease grows among deployed National Guard troops

Many are questioning their use as a political tool that goes against their reasons for serving.

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Don’t penalize Fred Meyer for leaving; fix crime problem

The whole idea of “penalize property owners who don’t rent to a new business after a store closes”…

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Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence committed to kids

I am the father of three children who attended Everett schools from first grade through graduation. My grandchildren…

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Herald endorsements unfair to candidates, readers

The attending statements of candidate endorsements by the Herald Editorial Board’s recommendation are unfair.

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Mukilteo Mayor: Marine brings much to his job

Courage. Discipline. Wisdom. Real leadership isn’t loud; it’s steady. And that’s exactly what Joe Marine brings to Mukilteo.

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Everett School Board: Jackson Laurence builds bridges

As a fellow Rotarian, I have had the privilege of working alongside Anna Marie Jackson Laurence and witnessing…

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Oct. 19

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Two people in dinosaur costumes demonstrate against ICE in Portland, Ore., on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Images of anarchists clad in black gave the city a bad name in 2020. Now, demonstrators in Portland are poking fun at President Trump’s apocalyptic talk with colorful animal suits. (Jordan Gale/The New York Times)

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Comment: Maybe we’re not so keen on political violence

Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest, new analysis shows.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

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Editorial: Yes on SJR 8201 a prudent investment for WA Cares

Voters should place the long-term care benefit’s fund in the hands of the state investment board.

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Comment: If Everett candidate can fix budget what would he cut?

Three Everett Council members say Scott Murphy’s budget criticisms are mistaken and too broad.

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Comment: Scuttling Columbia Basin pact ignores peril to salmon

The Trump administration’s action forces a return of litigation, but pact’s partners can still act.

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Comment: What needs to happen after ‘No Kings’ protests

A general strike, withdrawing labor and disrupting economic activity, would send a dramatic message.

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Forum: Yes vote on Edmonds Prop. 1 will protect parks, environment

The proposed levy lid lift includes funding for park maintenance and the city’s fragile ecosystems.

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Forum: The facts and numbers about Mukilteo’s EMS levy measure

More than three-fourths of 911 calls are for medical emergencies. A yes vote restores the levy to 2010…

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 18

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 17

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Schwab: Peace in our time, but where can we get some of that?

If peace lasts in Mideast, give Trump his due. But where’s the goodwill for his fellow Americans?

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Court of Appeals: Moore committed to justice, fairness

I am writing with my enthusiastic support for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Karen Moore for the Court…

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Snohomish mayor: Redmon has proven record of success

As someone who has served communities for decades, I know what responsible, experienced leadership looks like. Snohomish Mayor…

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Dowd: The gold that President Trump will never hold in his hands

The Nobel committee will note Trump’s work to end the war in Gaza, but also his brutality in…