Opinion

Trump’s comments about Jews, Hitler intolerable

News reports tell us that when he was speaking with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, President Trump said that the Nazis treated the Jews with “kindness”… Continue reading

Message, support in Everett Hands Off protest are clear

The fabulously large crowd in Everett reflected a nationwide trend involving millions of citizens sending a message: Hands Off our democracy. Stop trying to dismantle… Continue reading

Everett City Council: Rhyne dedicated, compassionate

Recently, like many of us, I attended the Hands Off event put on by Snohomish County Indivisible at the Courthouse plaza. Demi Chatters, a former… Continue reading

Considering Trump’s bankruptcies is he right man for the job?

Since Donald Trump declared bankruptcy six times in his real estate business, I am not sure he is the correct person to liberate our economy.… Continue reading

Payton Pavon-Garrido, 23, left, and Laura Castaneda, 28, right, push the ballots into the ballot drop box next to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: States make the call as to who votes; not Congress

If the SAVE Act’s voter restrictions are adopted, Congress may find it overstepped its authority.

Payton Pavon-Garrido, 23, left, and Laura Castaneda, 28, right, push the ballots into the ballot drop box next to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, April 20, Easter

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

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Comment: Congress should improve access to opioid alternatives

Policy reforms at the federal and state level can reduce the tide of deaths and losses from addiction.

Comment: Lawmakers must protect abortion access in state

Proposed cuts to the Abortion Access Project come as federal attacks on funding have intensified.

Comment: State must step up work to keep air we breathe clean

Air pollution is a bigger problem in Washington state than many may realize. That needs to change.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, April 19

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

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Snohomish County Elections employees check signatures on ballots on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Trump order, SAVE Act do not serve voters

Trump’s and Congress’ meddling in election law will disenfranchise voters and complicate elections.

Snohomish County Elections employees check signatures on ballots on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Everett , Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: Once again, our nation must call on its ‘better angels’

Our nation isn’t perfect. Our efforts to address wrongs go slowly. But we keep pursuing a more perfect union.

Forum: Sizing up soccer match opponents with the boys on the bus

An account from 25 years ago of a high school soccer team’s banter on the journey before and after a match.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, April 18

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

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If trade deficit with China is a problem it’s fault of U.S.

President Trump is of the view that China and other a Asian countries dump all their exports on U.S. shores for the population to grab… Continue reading

Schwab: Is there a hole for us to get sick in?

How can conservatives justify the flouting of due process in sending away any without conviction or charge?

Trump logging policy isn’t solution to wildfires

Wildfire is a serious threat in our state, impacting our communities and the wild places we cherish. Yet, we must be wary of misguided responses,… Continue reading

Tufekci: Why RFK Jr. has relaunched his fluoride crusade

Cowed to voice the mildest of approvals for the MMR vaccine, he maneuvers to reassure his base.

U.S., Canada should process own natural resources

Ever since the U.S., under both Democrat and Republican party administrations, began applying tariffs on British Columbia softwood lumber imports in (I believe) the early… Continue reading

Ask yourself who’s next for El Salvador prison

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and Presidetn Trump agree that Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father of three, married to a U.S. citizen and who… Continue reading