Opinion

Comment: Fair’s fair; kids get 3 dolls, Trump wants 3 jets

Trump’s tariffs require austerity from Americans, except when Trump sees a shinier aircraft on the tarmac.

 

Comment: Governor should veto change to mortgage interest deduction

A provision in state tax legislation would increase mortgage costs for families buying homes.

 

Comment: Nonprofits filling gap left by federal cuts isn’t answer

Relying solely on donors to fulfill needs means providers no longer are accountable to the people.

 

Comment: Welcome South African refugees, yes, but Afghans, too

There has been no good explanation why Afrikaners are admitted, when so many others are turned away.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 15

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Air Force One touches ground Friday morning at Boeing in Everett.
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Editorial: There’s no free lunch and no free Air Force One

Qatar’s offer of a 747 to President Trump solves nothing and leaves the nation beholden.

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Air Force One touches ground Friday morning at Boeing in Everett.
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Goldberg: Is RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement suffering irony deficiency

His pick for surgeon general is faltering because she isn’t attacking vaccines earnestly enough.

Comment: U.S., China had no choice but to seek tariff offramp

Neither will admit market forces and public opinion aren’t with them. A 90-day pause was the best option.

Douthat: What Catholics and the world need from Pope Leo

Rather than a return to Catholic cultural wars, Leo can tackle basics issues of faith and humanity.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 14

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Harrop: Lack of SALT deal could doom GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

A handful of Republicans, concerned for their seats, want a tax deduction key to high-tax blue states

Welch: Local elections work best when voters prepare for task

With ballots set, now’s the time to study issues and ask candidates where they stand and what they’ll do.

County should adopt critical areas law without amendments

This is an all-hands-on-deck moment to protect wetlands in Snohomish County. Wednesday, May 14 at 10:30 a.m., the Snohomish County Council will vote on amendments… Continue reading

Can county be trusted with funds to aid homeless?

In response to the the article (“Snohomish County, 7 local governments across US sue Trump administration,” The Herald, May 4): Snohomish County is asking for… Continue reading

A ‘hands-on’ president is what we need

The “Hands Off” protesting people are dazed and confused. They are telling the government to stop interfering with their lives. They think all is good.… Continue reading

Climate should take precedence in protests against Trump

In recent weeks I have been to rallies and meetings joining the concerned citizens who are protesting Donald Trumps assault on American democracy. Indeed moral… Continue reading

Comment: A 100% tariff on movies? How would that even work?

The film industry is a export success for the U.S. Tariffs would only make things harder for U.S. films.

Comment: Trump conditioning citizenship on wealth, background

Selling $5 million ‘gold visas’ and ending the birthright principle would end citizenship as we know it.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 13

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The Washington State Legislature convenes for a joint session for a swearing-in ceremony of statewide elected officials and Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address, March 15, 2025.

Editorial: 4 bills that need a second look by state lawmakers

Even good ideas, such as these four bills, can fail to gain traction in the state Legislature.

The Washington State Legislature convenes for a joint session for a swearing-in ceremony of statewide elected officials and Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address, March 15, 2025.