Opinion

Ask city of Snohomish residents what they want at park

Snohomish residents living west of Avenue D will soon be getting their…

 

Comment: Navigating Medicare options an unnecessary headache

Simplifying Medicare could increase competition, save taxpayers money and protect its solvency.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Nov. 26

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Sid Schwab is writing the truth: Trump is bad!

For a decade now, I have been subjected to a near-monthly letters from two particular authors. They write in to the editor bombarding us with… Continue reading

To critics of Trump’s opponents: Give it a couple years

In reference to a recent letter writer, who suggested The Herald write about something else, so you can recover from your Trump Derangement Syndrome: It… Continue reading

Trump’s mass deportation plan: Immigrants aren’t the problem

President-elect Trump says he wants to deport 15 million to 20 million people. His doing so would destroy the agricultural and construction industries. Beyond that,… Continue reading

Comment: The danger as bird flu cases and flu season merge

If, say, a dairy worker caught both viruses, there’s potential for creation of a more dangerous variant.

Comment: To get housing market moving, raise property taxes

It won’t be popular, but it would free up housing stock, as a comparison of California and Texas shows.

Kristof: U.S. played part in crimes Netanyahu is charged with

A refusal to push harder to end indiscriminate bombings in Gaza and allow more relief should concern us.

Comment: Culture wars are robbing kids of good education

A survey of superintendents finds costly security and other responses that are sapping school budgets.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Nov. 25

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

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Are voters averse to truth?

One observation or explanation of recent politics in America, or the world for that matter, is that no one ever wins by being too truthful.… Continue reading

President-elect Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Comment: Trump’s ‘trifecta’ won’t be a sure policy bet

Trump enjoyed unified government in his first term. But GOP margins are much slimmer this time around.

President-elect Donald Trump addresses House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Nov. 24

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

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Still up to us to urge action by Congress, president

While Carl P. Leubsdorf says “get set for a rough ride” with the new president, our challenge is to be more than rider (“What’s ahead… Continue reading

Too many rejected Harris because of her gender

Now that Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election the focus shifts to what Kamala Harris and the Democrats did to lose the election.… Continue reading

Comment: Bird flu outbreak should get us thinking about food

Bird flu is threatening state poultry and dairy farms; it’s time for a transition from those practices.

Comment: Lawmakers, wealthy should consider I-2109’s rejection

The vote against repeal of the capital gains tax proves public support for a fairer state tax code,

Comment: Numbers in county budget require more perspective

The proposal’s 8 percent increase applies only to the county’s share, necessary to keep vital services.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 23

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

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