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Is Pineal XT Gold Worth It? User Reviews Reveal Shocking Shifts in Focus and Intuition

In a world increasingly dominated by distractions and stress, individuals are seeking holistic solutions to enhance their mental and physical well-being. Pineal XT Gold emerges… Continue reading

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Nathan Rosas, 13, right, Avryan Flores, 16, center, and Angela Rosas, 16, hold signs in protest of a gun show at Angel of the Winds Arena ballroom on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Permit requirement for gun purchases clears Washington Senate

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about a dozen other states have in place.

Nathan Rosas, 13, right, Avryan Flores, 16, center, and Angela Rosas, 16, hold signs in protest of a gun show at Angel of the Winds Arena ballroom on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
In the Trump era, when even Jackie Robinson is at risk, the sport is quiet about diversity efforts it used to tout. (Khampha Bouaphanh / Star-Telegram / Tribune News Services)

With his legacy under attack, MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson

A shot-riddled historical marker from Jackie Robinson’s hometown of Cairo, Georgia, and the severed cleats from a bronze Robinson statue in Wichita are both on… Continue reading

In the Trump era, when even Jackie Robinson is at risk, the sport is quiet about diversity efforts it used to tout. (Khampha Bouaphanh / Star-Telegram / Tribune News Services)

Comment: Can’t let pundits’ rabid defense of global trade war pass

As conservative commentators breathlessly defended Trump’s tariffs, he was already preparing to punt.

Comment: U.S. national security is getting ‘Loomered’

That a conspiracy theorist can easily convince Trump to toss long-trusted advisers is alarming.

Dowd: So much about Trump’s business acumen isn’t adding up

For a man who says he doesn’t gamble, he sure seems to be taking risks with American stability.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, April 15

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

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An apartment building under construction in Olympia, Washington in January 2025. Critics of a proposal to cap rent increases in Washington argue that it could stifle new development. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Editorial: Lawmakers should seek deal to keep rent cap at 7%

Now that rent stabilization has passed both chambers, a deal on a reasonable cap must be struck.

An apartment building under construction in Olympia, Washington in January 2025. Critics of a proposal to cap rent increases in Washington argue that it could stifle new development. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Governor should work with lawmakers on revenue

When Bob Ferguson was state attorney general, I was so impressed with his win rate. I admired his skill in picking cases he could win… Continue reading

Speak out; you could be next for arrest, deportation

It shouldn’t surprise me, history repeats itself. But here we are in 2025. In 1946 Martin Niemoller wrote “First they came for the socialists, and… Continue reading

Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

FEMA denies Washington state’s request for bomb cyclone disaster aid

This article first appeared in the Washington State Standard. The Trump administration on Friday denied Washington’s request for federal disaster relief to recover from last… Continue reading

Scott Peterson works to clear a tree that fell on the roof of a Shawn Hawes' apartment unit on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Comment: BPA should rethink decision affecting ratepayers

The electricity provider’s move to join an Arkansas-based market could prove costly to PUD ratepayers.

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored a game-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves defeat the Utah Jazz 116-105 at Target Center on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Carlos Gonzalez / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

NBA’s final day sets stage for postseason, draft lottery

An NBA regular season marked by shocking trades and stunning dismissals of coaches whose teams were in the playoff hunt came down to the final… Continue reading

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored a game-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves defeat the Utah Jazz 116-105 at Target Center on Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Carlos Gonzalez / The Minnesota Star Tribune / Tribune News Services)

More slogans for Trump’s MAGA faithful

“Drill, Baby, Drill” is the chant of anti-science Trumpian climate change deniers who attack and lie about important and necessary green energy. Trump and his… Continue reading

New state taxes will force jobs to other states

Every day, Washington households and businesses must make practical but often difficult decisions that align spending with available funds. It’s called balancing a budget. Our… Continue reading

Stephens: Destruction of American ideal starts with accepting it

Denying due process to any, firing officials over rumors, disdain for law; are those our idea of America?

Comment: A second look at White House’s Supreme Court ‘wins’

That’s the thing about court opinions; you have to actually read them to understand them.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 14

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

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The Tulalip Resort Casino. (Sue Misao / The Herald)

Check in, chill out, and wake up to comfort

These top Snohomish County stays are serving up relaxation, charm, and a touch of luxury

The Tulalip Resort Casino. (Sue Misao / The Herald)
FLE — Workers make plush toys at Dongguan Yarunli Toys in Dongguan, China on March 19, 2025. For some companies, the uncertainty around the Trump administration’s so-called reciprocal tariffs have had the unexpected effect of making China an even more appealing place to produce in and buy from, eliminating some of the motivation to diversify production elsewhere in Asia. (Qilai Shen/The New York Times)

Comment: Trade deficit isn’t the crisis Trump makes it out to be

The imbalance in trade with other countries isn’t a loss for the U.S.; it’s a sign of our economic strength.

FLE — Workers make plush toys at Dongguan Yarunli Toys in Dongguan, China on March 19, 2025. For some companies, the uncertainty around the Trump administration’s so-called reciprocal tariffs have had the unexpected effect of making China an even more appealing place to produce in and buy from, eliminating some of the motivation to diversify production elsewhere in Asia. (Qilai Shen/The New York Times)