Local News
New Snohomish mayor shake-up eliminates director position
Ken Klein’s city administrator appointment and the removal of the Public Works director were confirmed Jan. 6.
Opinion
Comment: 5 scenerios for what’s next for Venezuela, region and U.S.
Each has its advantages, disadvantages and uncertainties as the region’s leaders weigh risks and responses.
Opinion
Is Trump’s presidency God’s plan or a bad accident
American comedian and actor John Mulaney once compared the Donald Trump presidency to a horse that has broken…
Opinion
Trump’s actions in Venezuela a green light for China and Russia
In the long term scheme of geopolitics, we have reason to question whether we made the right choice…
Opinion
Both parties have strayed from moderation
I was glad to see the Forum column by Dan Hazen in the paper (“What share of blame…
Opinion
Forum column: Trump ignores ‘Love your neighbor’
Responding to the Forum column by Dan Hazen in The Herald I am a bit confused (“What share…
Opinion
Illegal fireworks: Can we just ignore laws at our discretion?
This may come as a surprise to some readers because it wasn’t mentioned in The Herald last month,…
Opinion
Much for nation to correct that once made us proud
“My country, right or wrong. If right to be kept right. If wrong to be set right.” I…
Opinion
Keep working for a better world
Thanks to Nicholas Kristof for helping us end the year on a hopeful note. (“Kristof: It wasn’t history…
Opinion
Editorial: No new taxes, but maybe ‘pay as we go’ on some needs
New taxes won’t resolve the state’s budget woes, but more limited reforms can still make a difference.
Opinion
Schwab: Will murder of a mother by ICE at last remove all doubt?
If not the death itself, the lies in defense of the slaying should move MAGA to take a…
Opinion
Comment: Adding recycling laws could be drag on recent successes
The state has new laws that have increased recycling and composting rates. Let’s make sure they work.
Opinion
Comment: Congress should dust off 2019 plan to fix health care
The end of enhanced ACA subsidies offers a chance to reconsider the innovations in a GOP proposal.
Opinion
Forum: It’s long past time for lawmakers to reform state taxes
Give voters a plan that cuts the sales tax and makes other changes and many will support an…
Local News
‘A full-circle moment’: A Marysville mother’s addiction journey
As featured in The Herald at the time, Stephanie Boyle left the rehab center in 2023. In February…
Local News
In Snohomish County, new year brings changes to health insurance
A contract termination between Optum and Humana, as well as the expiration of enhanced tax credits for people…
Business
Flower World flood damage won’t stop expansion
The popular flower center and farm in Maltby plans 80 additional acres.
Local News
Lynnwood man sentenced over placing spy cameras in Expedia bathrooms
This comes after Marcelo Vargas-Fernandez pleaded guilty in December to 14 counts of voyeurism and two counts of…
Local News
‘A stable resource’: Community leaders cut ribbon on Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
The center will serve as a social services hub for south Snohomish County, housing several nonprofits and community…
Local News
Lake Stevens’ new city council meets for the first time
It didn’t take long for one of the new members to be at odds with Mayor Brett Gailey.