Opinion
Schwab: Release the files? Sure; Trump has nothing to hide.
The man’s an open book. And scandals that would destroy others’ political lives are a MAGA selling point.
Opinion
Few seem to understand property taxes, Port of Everett included
Regarding the Nov. 13 front-page article about the Port of Everett’s 2026 budget; specifically, the proposed property tax…
Opinion
Protect access and conservation of our public lands
I am one of millions of Americans who love our nation’s public lands. These are places where we…
Opinion
Won’t somone explain tariffs to Trump?
To borrow from the caption for The Herald Editorial Board’s Nov. 15 editorial (“Public opinion on Trump’s tariffs…
Opinion
No Kings rally: Kids say darndest things
At Snohomish’s very large and very peaceful No Kings rally there was a small child about 5 years…
Local News
Judge invalidates legal rights for Snohomish River approved by voters
Snohomish County Superior Court ruled the initiative granting the river legal rights exceeded local initiative power.
Local News
Everett approves $613 million budget for 2026
No employees will be laid off. The city will pause some pension contributions and spend one-time funds to…
Sports
The Ramon Way: Arlington runner wins state title
Little becomes Arlington’s first prep state cross country champion in ambulatory race.
Opinion
Editorial: Keep medical debt off credit score reporting
The federal CFPB is challenging a state law that bars medical debt from credit bureaus’ consideration.
Local News
Edmonds hears presentations on utility and business taxes, paid parking
The council could consider an ordinance to raise utility taxes next week, following the failure of the city’s…
Local News
Everett park, destroyed by fire, will need $500k for repairs
If the City Council approves a funding ordinance, construction at Wiggums Hollow Park could finish before the summer…
Local News
Everett council approves required B&O tax expansion
The changes, mandatory due to a new state law, add a number of services to those subject to…
Local News
Narcotics investigation at Lynnwood complex nets 14 arrests
Investigators conducted four search warrants within the Lynnwood apartment units since September.
Local News
South County Fire unanimously approves 2026 budget
The budget will add 30 firefighters and six administrative staff at a cost increase of approximately $7 per…
Local News
BP says both pipes remain closed at site of fuel leak near Snohomish
State Department of Ecology and the oil giant continue to clean site and assess cause of leak on…
Opinion
Burke: Borrowing from The Bard on the path before us
Shakespearean lines, from comedy or tragedy, fit the moment when there’s something rotten.
Opinion
Can we focus on solutions, not ‘isms’?
I was checking out The Herald’s editorial cartoons 0nline and one had Democrats jumping off the socialism cliff…
Opinion
In defense of Trump, allegations need fact-check
In response to a recent letter blaming Donald Trump for high gas prices, the continuing war in Ukraine,…
Local News
DNR appeals ruling that it must account for climate change in individual timber sales
The appeal calls into question the priorities of newly appointed Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove.
