Opinion

Comment: Whole world is watching, anxious over U.S. election

As much as events will turn on the outcome, any chaos over the results could make things even worse.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Nov. 4

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

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Krugman: What to make of a weak jobs report

Rather than a sign of recession, it may show the economy’s getting the soft landing that many hoped for.

Superior Court Judge: Anderson will restore fairness to court

The time has come for us to reject the status quo within our judicial branch. As a community, we have witnessed firsthand that not all… Continue reading

Vote in best interests of forestlands and climate

I recognize and value The Herald Editorial Board’s commitment to helping support important economic stakeholders in Washington, and the role of history, precedent and tradition… Continue reading

Election confidence: System confirming voters’ moves

Our daughter moved out of state a few months ago and shortly after her arrival she registered to vote. A couple weeks ago she received… Continue reading

It’s every citizen’s duty to vote

Well patriots, it’s that time again! Time to select the men and women who represent us in the offices of governance, for better or worse!… Continue reading

Governor: Ferguson will address homelessness

As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, and veteran advocate I am deeply concerned about the homeless veteran population, and that’s why I am proud… Continue reading

Governor’s race: Ferguson rejects corporate PAC money

Some people are complaining that the gubernatorial race between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert is unfair because Ferguson has a lot more money. They point… Continue reading

10th LD, Senate: Compare donations to each campaign

Who could have anticipated that the contest for state senator in the 10th Legislative District would be the fourth most expensive race in Washington, behind… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Nov. 3

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

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Comment: One measure delivers fair wage to workers, employers

Everett’s Initiative 24-02 will increase the minimum wage, but counts tips toward the $20.24 rate.

Comment: State’s climate act delivering jobs, growth to county

Repealing it, by passing I-2117, would cost thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in growth.

Gina Forbush, of Gig Harbor, Wash., reacting to news that striking Boeing machinists had rejected a tentative labor contract, at the IAM 751 Union Hall in Seattle on Oct. 23, 2024. Boeing’s largest union rejected a tentative labor contract on Wednesday by a wide margin, extending a damaging strike and adding to the mounting financial problems facing the company, which hours earlier had reported a $6.1 billion loss. (M. Scott Brauer/The New York Times)

Comment: Why didn’t shareholders rein in Boeing mismanagement?

Shareholders could have corrected some of the company’s errors, but buybacks kept them mollified.

Gina Forbush, of Gig Harbor, Wash., reacting to news that striking Boeing machinists had rejected a tentative labor contract, at the IAM 751 Union Hall in Seattle on Oct. 23, 2024. Boeing’s largest union rejected a tentative labor contract on Wednesday by a wide margin, extending a damaging strike and adding to the mounting financial problems facing the company, which hours earlier had reported a $6.1 billion loss. (M. Scott Brauer/The New York Times)

Eco-nomics: Asheville’s tragedy a lesson in climate resilience

Unprepared for Helene’s deluge, it faces a daunting bill to rebuild. It’s reason to prepare for disaster.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 2

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

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A wall diagram shows the “journey of the ballot” at the new Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Holding confidence in process, results of election

Election officials have worked to make the process transparent to remove doubts about its integrity.

A wall diagram shows the “journey of the ballot” at the new Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: What’s a Republican to think of a once-Grand Old Party?

True conservative principles — and Christian beliefs — have been compromised by the MAGA conversion.

Abortion rights are not safe in Washington state

When we debate issues we must have a commonly understood set of facts. This is particularly so when we debate such important issues as abortion.… Continue reading

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