Opinion
Comment: What say you, Congress, on war in Iran?
Congress will get its say regarding actions in Iran, in oversight hearings and on what will be spent.
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Comment: With one vote, Legislature blows up ‘Chose Washington’
The decision to approve an unconstitutional ‘millionaires tax’ will send business out of the state.
Opinion
Comment: ‘Wire’ thieves are cutting residents from vital services
When they cut fiber optic lines, looking for copper, they cut networks. Harsh penalties are needed.
Columnists
Bauer: Learning about Everett and more a word at a time
After nearly 25 years at The Herald, I’m taking a new job; but also fond memories of my…
Opinion
Comment: Constitution clear that Trump can’t nationalize elections
Claiming it act of ‘national security’ is not a basis to seize powers the Framers denied the executive.
Opinion
Comment: Studies finding ‘use it or lose it’ applies to brain, too
Analysis of decades of Medicare data shows brain training can limit the likelihood and onset of dementia.
Opinion
Comment: Can state election officials trust the White House?
They were assured ICE agents won’t patrol polling places, but many still fear federal election interference.
Opinion
Comment: War in Iraq only adds to U.S. economic challenges
The economy might already have to deal with market setbacks, inflation and debt from Trump’s tariff schemes.
Opinion
Comment: Congress must still act to make airspace safer
A year after an air crash near D.C. killed 67, Congress has balked at a simple solution.
Opinion
Comment: Lawmakers must restore funding to train high-tech workforce
State employers pay $1 billion into a fund to educate in sciences, medicine and engineering. But that money…
Opinion
Comment: Trump isn’t nation-building; he’s puppet-making
As in Venezuela, Trump seeks to depose leaders but keep regimes in place that will follow orders.
Opinion
Comment: Destruction is not a political path to peace
Military campaigns didn’t produce stable regimes in Iraq or Libya. The result may be similar in Iran.
Opinion
Comment: Proposed tax would hinder construction businesses
The ‘millionaires tax’ would hit the working capital that construction firms need to build communities.
Opinion
Comment: Budget cuts threaten access, upkeep of state rec areas
A loss of funding would cut employees and force closures of DNR sites that state residents enjoy.
Opinion
Comment: State can’t ignore need after federal cuts to health care
State lawmakers must adjust the budget to make up for federal losses to Medicaid and long-term care.
Opinion
Comment: Charter schools are public schools; fund them as such
A proposal to take back $1,500 per charter school student to balance the state’s budget is unfair.
Opinion
Comment: Who pays if Supreme Court shields Big Oil on climate?
Grab a mirror. Insurers, local governments and taxpayers will get stuck with costs of climate disasters.
Opinion
Comment: President Trump is losing his coveted ‘Bro’ vote
Generation Z males are bailing on Trump because he hasn’t delivered as he promised on affordability or jobs.
Opinion
Comment: Corporations are making more while workers enjoy less
GDP is at record levels, as is CEO compensation. But worker pay, benefits and sentiment are lagging.
Opinion
Comment: How is Putin’s war in Ukraine playing in Russia?
Russians’ support may be more fragile than many assume.