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FILE — Federal agents arrest a protester during an active immigration enforcement operation in a Minneapolis neighborhood, Jan. 13, 2026. The chief federal judge in Minnesota excoriated Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, Jan. 28, saying it had violated nearly 100 court orders stemming from its aggressive crackdown in the state and had disobeyed more judicial directives in January alone than “some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.” (David Guttenfelder/The New York Times)
Editorial: Ban on face masks assures police accountability

Concerns for officer safety can be addressed with investigation of threats and charges for assaults.

February 3, 2026: Don and Lemon
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Feb. 4

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Welch: To limit DUI wrecks focus on what happens after arrest

Lowering the blood-alcohol limit to .05 targets the wrong drivers and doesn’t address lax follow-up.

Vote for Monroe schools bond and levy for needed improvements

I’ve seen a lot of folks toss out “facts” about the Monroe… Continue reading

Bill would hold data centers accountable for energy, water use

I try to hold our electric and water use in check because… Continue reading

ICE agents masking identity is an ominous sign

Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement wear masks for the same reason… Continue reading

Douthat: AI is to future as new world was to 16th century Europe

Europe had little to go on as to the possibilities across the Atlantic. But they didn’t ignore it.

Robotic hand playing hopscotch on a keyboard. Artifical intelligence, text generators, ai and job issues concept. Vector illustration.
Editorial: Help the county write rules for AI’s robots

A civic assembly of 40 volunteers will be asked to draft policy for AI use in county government.

Monroe’s Betzy Garcia celebrates scoring a touchdown against Everett during the game on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: School levies, bonds invest in future of students

Several school districts seek the support of voters for levies and bonds in the Feb. 10 election.

People read newspapers from the library selection at the Everett Public Library on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: Continue discussion on local journalism support

State lawmakers should reconsider legislation that can aid newspapers and other news sources.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Feb. 3

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Some Everett voters in Mukilteo district; vote for Mukilteo school bond, levy

If you live in Everett, you may still be a Mukilteo School… Continue reading

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