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Brooks: Trump’s greatest strength can also be his downfall

Trump has succeeded in his first 100 days by moving fast and breaking things. That serves his opposition.

 

Comment: Musk doesn’t understand what Lincoln knew

That government should do the things that individuals and markets can’t or won’t do. That’s not waste, fraud or abuse.

 

Comment: Stifling climate anxiety only ignores the problem

If we want kids to be less anxious about climate change, educate them and show them there are solutions.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 28

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

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Harrop: How can Elon Musk be a genius yet so clueless?

Now that President Trump has what he needs from him, Musk is being discarded, and poorer for it.

Tai Peete of the Everett AquaSox bats at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox fall in 10th, split series with Vancouver

The Everett AquaSox settled for a split of their series against the Vancouver Canadians on Sunday Fun Day in front of 2,088 fans at Funko… Continue reading

Tai Peete of the Everett AquaSox bats at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)
Washington Wolfpack's Ledarian McAllister reaches up to try and make a catch in the end zone during the game against the Nashville Kats on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washington Wolfpack hold on for AF1 win at Oregon

The Washington Wolfpack built a big lead, then held on for a 41-30 win over the Oregon Lightning in an Arena Football… Continue reading

Washington Wolfpack's Ledarian McAllister reaches up to try and make a catch in the end zone during the game against the Nashville Kats on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep roundup for Friday, April 25

GP sprinters win, area hammer throwers dominate at Eason.

Offer religious study outside of the school day

Everett school district taxpayers spend millions of dollars every year funding school facilities, staff and supplies so that our children will be well-educated and can… Continue reading

Greene has background, skills for Everett mayor’s office

I am endorsing Dr. Janice Greene for Mayor for the City of Everett. I got to know Dr. Greene while I served as Snohomish County’s… Continue reading

Let Trump tax cuts expire to trim deficits

The 2017 tax cuts that President Trump pushed through Congress are set to expire in December. Trump wants Congress to renew them. If they are… Continue reading

Thanks for a fun, positive story about a young author

A recent front-page story was very encouraging and uplifting to read (“Edmonds 7-year-old publishes children’s book featuring ‘Drippey’ the bee,” The Herald, March 29). Being… Continue reading

Everett Music Initiative announces Music at the Marina lineup

The summer concert series will take place each Thursday, July 10 to Aug. 28 at the Port of Everett.

(NYT1) VATICAN CITY, April 19, 2005 -- VATICAN-CONCLAVE-1 -- Sisters with the order Lamb of God look in the direction of the chimney over the Sistine Chapel waiting for the telltale smoke to indicate the Cardinals voting on a new pope, Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. (James Hill/The New York Times) *MAGS OUT/NO SALES*

Comment: How the conclave of cardinals will chose next pope

Locked in the Sistine Chapel, 252 members of the College of Cardinals will select a new pontiff.

(NYT1) VATICAN CITY, April 19, 2005 -- VATICAN-CONCLAVE-1 -- Sisters with the order Lamb of God look in the direction of the chimney over the Sistine Chapel waiting for the telltale smoke to indicate the Cardinals voting on a new pope, Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. (James Hill/The New York Times) *MAGS OUT/NO SALES*
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, April 27

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

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Marysville-Getchell senior Abdala Hassani dribbles upfield before scoring his first of two goals in the Chargers' 2-0 win against Snohomish in Marysville, Washington on April 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell senior Abdala Hassani dribbles upfield before scoring his first of two goals in the Chargers' 2-0 win against Snohomish in Marysville, Washington on April 25, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Jordan Hoffman-Nelson watches the store cameras for a couple hours each day, often detecting 5 to 10 thefts in a single sitting. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

At a Lynnwood thrift store, rising shoplifting mirrors larger retail crime surge

Employees at Bella’s Voice remain alert for theft on a daily basis. They aren’t the only ones.

Jordan Hoffman-Nelson watches the store cameras for a couple hours each day, often detecting 5 to 10 thefts in a single sitting. (Aspen Anderson / The Herald)

Comment: Funding delays jeopardize research of healthy aging

A freeze of NIH funding threatens research into aging and Alzheimer’s at the UW School of Medicine.

Comment: Higher tax on tobacco pouches could backfire

A proposed 95 percent tax on smokeless tobacco could lead some back to more dangerous cigarettes.

Comment: Meaningful law on rent requires bill’s earlier version

As lawmakers seek a deal, rent stabilization should keep a 7 percent cap and apply to single homes.