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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Oct. 13

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Everett council, Dist. 2: Rhyne delivers for district, city

My wife and I have lived in the Lowell neighborhood of Everett for the last three years and are active members of the Lowell Civic… Continue reading

Charlie Kirk was opposite of hater

We thank Nate Nehring for his recent commentary (“Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change,” The Herald, Sept. 20). In my following Charlie… Continue reading

The marble statue depicting “The Authority of Law” is visible outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. President Donald Trump’s policies will have an even more central role in the Supreme Court term that begins on Monday. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

Comment: Supreme Court poised to expand the president’s powers

The current term could see the overturn of precedents that provided a check against a unitary executive.

The marble statue depicting “The Authority of Law” is visible outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. President Donald Trump’s policies will have an even more central role in the Supreme Court term that begins on Monday. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times)

Don’t put conditions on FEMA disaster preparation grants

As Washington braces for another season of floods and wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has quietly halted over $300 million in preparedness grants; funds… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Oct. 12

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Humans caused climate crisis, and they can stop it

Our weather is changing before our eyes. Our planet is heating up 10 times as fast as average ice-age recovery warming and is now hotter… Continue reading

WM brings recycling basics to class

School is back in session, and so is the environmental education and eco-citizenship collaboration between Snohomish County and WM. After rave reviews last year in… Continue reading

Comment: AI can be health care boon; it needs national policy

The technology offers great promise but must have predictable and consistent policy guidance.

Comment: Social media isn’t the town square politicians think it is

Only a few of each side’s base supporters get their news online. And actual voters aren’t impressed.

Comment: State’s new digital ad tax complicated, sloppy and iffy

The untested tax, rushed to passage to fill a state revenue hole, is being challenged in court.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Oct. 11

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2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Editorial: Selecting county charter review panel fundamental

Voters’ picks of three members of the panel will help determine what amendments they see next fall.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Forum: Recognize worth of hard-working immigrant neighbors

Many came here for better lives and have helped build our communities. They deserve citizenship.

The Buzz: We were hoping they were talking about Bugs Bunny

A cease-fire in Gaza. The government shutdown. OK, big deals, but what about the Super Bowl halftime show?

City of Snohomish: Keep incumbents for mayor, council

After attending the City of Snohomish candidate forum, I remain concerned about replacing experienced incumbents with inexperienced candidates who, with the exception of Bill Webster… Continue reading

Comment: Don’t count on U.S. shoppers to ignore tariffs’ costs

Consumers have gotten good at hunting for deals, finding substitutes or simply putting off purchases.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Oct. 10

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Everett school board: Jackson Laurence serves students

Last May, Anna Marie Jackson Laurence was appointed to school board Position 3, to finish the term of a vacated seat. Laurence is now running… Continue reading

Everett School Board: Student treated unfairly

I received a mailer recently from Robin Lee regarding the Everett School Board and Jackson High School’s robotics team. I was shocked by what I… Continue reading