Opinion
We seem caught between a circus or parallel realities
First, growing up, I and many others looked forward to the arrival of the circus. The traveling Circus…
Local News
Vigil honors those who died while homeless
Attendees lit candles in remembrance and read off the names of those who passed away.
Opinion
Book on Western Arctic shows what could be lost to drilling, mining
In his book “Wilderness and the American Mind” Roderick Nash asserts that “wilderness was the basic ingredient of…
Opinion
Medical freedom should be a right
The undercutting of public health has been going on for decades from within the medical industry itself, (“House…
Opinion
Trump’s immigration policy based on race
After graduating from Snohomish High School and then the UW I joined the Peace Corps in 1966 as…
Opinion
Editorial: Climate Commitment Act a two-fer for Washington
Its emissions auctions put price on carbon and use that revenue for climate investments.
Opinion
Comment: State funding cuts would devastate long-term care
The Legislature should at least maintain Medicaid funding for nursing facilities at current levels.
Opinion
Comment: No trust due an administration that ended river pact
The White House killed a negotiated deal to save salmon. The rivers’ protectors must return to court.
Opinion
Comment: $20-an-hour pay for fast food workers will kill jobs
To protect employment, other states should avoid adopting California’s 2024 wage law.
Opinion
Forum: To make investments we need, wealthy can pay fair share
As state lawmakers consider budgets, they should reconsider proposals for more progressive taxes.
Local News
Cascade High School continues food drive tradition
Students at the school collected over 51,000 cans of food to distribute to local families, along with $19,000…
Local News
Washington West African Center to host community health fair
The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health…
Local News
Everett council adjusts utility billing delinquency rules
The new law, when it goes into effect, will require more time to pass before utility customers are…
Sports
Stanwood girls basketball hands Jackson first loss
The undefeated Spartans’ strong third quarter leads to 52-44 win on Thursday.
Opinion
Schwab: What best fits a diagnosis of derangement?
Could it be vile attacks on the victims of tragedy? Vilification of immigrants? Economic denial?
Local News
Sultan-based Amercare Products assess flood damage
Toiletries distributor for prisons had up to 6 feet of water in its warehouse.
Local News
Monroe movie theater does what it can during flood
Galaxy Theatres Monroe is offering free movie tickets to those displaced by the extreme weather.
Local News
Man sentenced to 10 years after defrauding more than 900 homeowners
A California man was convicted of federal crimes connected to a web of boiler-room-type call centers, including one…
Local News
Annual winter birding event hits 126th year
Bird enthusiasts of all kinds can help add to decades of data. No experience necessary.
Local News
LifeWise sues Everett district, alleging First Amendment violations
The midday Bible education program alleged that district policies violate the organization’s rights to freedom of speech and…