Editorial cartoons for Sunday, May 12, Mother’s Day

Editorial cartoons for Sunday, May 12, Mother’s Day

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 15

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

One of the illustrated pages of the LifeWise Bible used for class on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: Everett Schools can stick with rules for Bible program

LifeWise, a midday religious class, wants looser rules for its program or has threatened a lawsuit.

Comment: FEMA flooded by incompetent leadership

Only by the grace of God has the nation not suffered a major hurricane with this lot in charge.

More than 150 people attend a ribbon cutting event on Nov. 16, 2023 celebrating the completion of Innovation Hall at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College campus. The building, which highlights STEM instruction and research, opens to students in January. (Tara Brown Photography / UW Bothell)
Comment: Public colleges have most to lose in federal funding cuts

Attention is focused on Ivy League schools, but much of the work is being done in public universities.

Stephens: Europe worth fighting for; it should understand that

At a time of dwindling commitment from the U.S., Europe must stand for itself.

LifeWise program’s request for more access to students unreasonable

LifeWise Academy, a religious group, is challenging the Everett School District’s rules… Continue reading

Mukilteo School Board’s Schwab was also great with students

Thank you for the heart-warming story about Judy Schwab’s service as a… Continue reading

FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
Editorial: As CDC fades, others must provide vaccine advice

A CDC panel’s recommendation on the infant vaccine for hepatitis B counters long-trusted guidance.

Customers look at AR-15-style rifles on a mostly empty display wall at Rainier Arms Friday, April 14, 2023, in Auburn, Wash. as stock dwindles before potential legislation that would ban future sale of the weapons in the state. House Bill 1240 would ban the future sale, manufacture and import of assault-style semi-automatic weapons to Washington State and would go into immediate effect after being signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Editorial: Long fight for state’s gun safety laws must continue

The state’s assault weapons ban was upheld in a state court, but more challenges remain ahead.

Anne Sarinas, left, and Lisa Kopecki, right, sort ballots to be taken up to the election center to be processed on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: States right to keep voter rolls for proper purpose

Trump DOJ’s demand for voters’ information is a threat to the integrity of elections.

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Dec. 14

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

Fix the U.S. demand for drugs instead of striking drug boats

The blame can’t be put on the people in boats in the… Continue reading

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