During Red Cross Month, help heroes in their relief work

Help can’t wait when emergencies strike; whether it’s for the family huddled on the street after a home fire, the patient needing a blood transfusion,… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, March 12

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

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State lawmakers should fund programs to address Alzheimer’s

As an Alzheimer’s Association Purple Ambassador, I recently participated in the Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Day in Olympia. It was energizing to meet with other advocates,… Continue reading

Comment: Keep pressing to make insulin affordable for all

Even with recent action by government and industry, continued action is needed to lower its cost.

Comment: Survey of Puget Sound shorelines key to protection

A bill requiring a photographic survey of shorelines will set a baseline to restore and preserve them.

Garry Clark, CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County. (Kevin Clark / Herald file)

Comment: Why help an 8-year-old kid, homeless and hungry?

Because that kid might one day make more ripples than any of us to make a better Snohomish County.

Garry Clark, CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County. (Kevin Clark / Herald file)
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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, March 11

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

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Ron Friesen

Forum: Good teachers, coaches focus on growth to reach perfection

A music professor showed me that perfection comes through growth. We can take that path with America.

Ron Friesen
Edie Everette

Forum: On aging gracefully, gratefully (and parenthetically)

Regardless of my accomplishments, I still doubt I can fulfill my ‘promise’ with the time I have left.

Edie Everette

Comment: Cities’ jobs race shifts away from companies to people

With the office less a key to work, it may matter more to attract residents than corporations.

Comment: How Trump could lose primaries but win nomination

A quirk in how the GOP allocates delegates could be exploited by Trump supporters and his campaign.

Comment: Working women need more than lazy stories on trends

There are important details, data and context missing from many attempts to cover gender equality.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, March 10

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

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Harrop: Politics and optics take precedence over D.C. city law

The city’s sentencing reforms were misrepresented, but this is a poor time to appear soft on crime.

Schwab: Choice for GOP voters: Mr. Retribution or Mr. Unwoke

Pick a party leader: The return of vengeance or the comfort of a world without having to care.

Comment: Count on crowded jets, higher fares for summer travel

Reluctant to add more planes to fleets, airlines are not adding capacity to meet demand, which allows higher prices.

Comment: State and local ‘rainy day’ funds may aid ‘soft landing’

Those reserve funds could limit an economic downturn, but it may make it harder to reduce inflation.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, March 9

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

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Randall Tharp’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Editorial: Best option for addiction moves more into treatment

A Senate bill now in the House would use threat of jail as leverage while increasing access to treatment.

Randall Tharp’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Postal delivery of The Herald isn’t working for many

The Herald got rid of its carriers and now has the U.S. Postal Service deliver the papers with the mail. However, recently the mail was… Continue reading