Opinion
Comment: What made July the hottest month on record?
Natural cycles get some of the blame, but human-caused climate change is the leading cause.
Opinion
Comment: State’s climate act isn’t worth price we’re paying
We paying among the highest prices for gas, but the reduction in carbon emissions will be minimal.
Opinion
Comment: General aviation provides lifeline in times of crisis
Congress should preserve this service and its funding by reauthorizing the FAA before Sept. 30.
Opinion
Comment: Trump’s challengers show GOP can still be salvaged
While long shots for the nomination, democratic Republicans can be placeholders for the party’s return to sanity.
Opinion
Comment: Ohio vote shows abortion winning issue for Democrats
At the same time, Republicans seem to be struggling to gain much support for their leaders or agenda.
Opinion
Comment: Weight-loss drugs’ health benefits argue for coverage
With studies showing a drop in heart attack and stroke risk, insurers may have to expand coverage.
Opinion
Comment: Strong U.S. economy doesn’t predict certain recession
Yes, recession is still possible, but just because things are improving doesn’t guarantee they’ll get worse.
Opinion
Comment: ‘HeLa’ settlement begins to atone for medical racism
A settlement for the family of Henrietta Lacks recognizes the debt owed to Black and Brown test subjects.
Opinion
Comment: If we get a government shutdown, blame GOP voters
Holding their members of Congress to party purity above policy leaves compromise by the wayside.
Opinion
Comment: Extreme heat snarls air travel; it will only get worse
Expect to get bumped from flights and bumpier rides when you do fly as we experience more heat…
Opinion
Comment: Trump’s past will speak to his disbelief in his own lies
Trump has had to acknowledge before that he didn’t believe his lies. The evidence has only continued to…
Opinion
Comment: With Bidenomics working, why are voters sour on economy?
Blame a combination of time lag, polarization, sticky pandemic gloom and the media for the bad attitude.
Opinion
Eco-nomics: Climate change’s impacts arrive in Snohomish County
While temperature records are broken worldwide, we’re seeing the effects of the climate crisis at home.
Opinion
Comment: State lawmakers acted on housing; now it’s our turn
Policy changes to provide a mix of housing in communities were adopted. Now, let’s put them to work.
Opinion
Comment: Indictment points to lack of good faith on both sides
Trump’s allies and enemies take the other side’s bad faith for granted with no conversation across the divide.
Opinion
Comment: Things go from bad to metaverse for Meta’s VR money pit
Zuckerberg’s Quest visual reality world has too few users but swallowed $21 billion since last year.
Opinion
Comment: Trump indictment a defense of a battered democracy
The charges are directed at Trump’s knowing attempt to break democracy by blocking the will of voters.
Opinion
Comment: GMO crops more excuse than climate change solution
Engineered to survive severe weather, the crops distract from the need to reduce carbon emissions.
Opinion
Comment: What should we make of Congress’ UFO hearings?
The U.S. government says it has no alien spacecraft, but other phenomena are harder to dismiss.
Opinion
Comment: Retailers may disappoint back-to-school shoppers
With consumer confidence building, stores feel less need to use deep discounts to increase sales.