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President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, Jan. 21, 2019. (Sarah Silbiger/The New York Times)
Editorial: What would MLK Jr. do? What, now, will we do?

Monday marks the presidential inauguration and the King holiday, offering guidance on the way forward.

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Cartoons for Monday, Jan. 20; Inauguration Day, MLK Jr. Day

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

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is framed by autumnal colors at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)
Comment: Defining King’s ‘beloved community’

The term inspired MLK Jr.’s social justice work and persists for others to continue that work.

Paul: Decline in geriatric care a concern not just for seniors

As the population over 65 grows, we’re losing geriatricians to better-paying fields. Yet, there’s hope.

Comment: Trump’s health picks may pose greatest threat to U.S.

What mixed messages from RFK Jr. and others could affect parents’ attitudes about vaccination.

Eco-nomics: A brief history of how the climate crisis unfolded

A review of the facts and dates makes clear that ramping up fossil fuel use takes us in the wrong direction.

Veterinarian Bethany Groves, center, performs surgery on a Laysan albatross on Feb. 15, 2023 at the Progressive Animal Welfare Society’s (PAWS) wildlife center in Lynnwood, Washington. (Photo courtesy Anthony Denice)
Editorial: Vet shortage requires more access at WSU school

Adding 20 in-state tuition slots can bolster veterinarian ranks and serve animals and people.

Everett Mayor Ray Stephenson, center, talks with Alaska Airlines Inc. CEO Brad Tilden after the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Paine Field passenger terminal on Monday, June 5, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Editorial: Alliance makes renewed pitch for economic efforts

Leading in the interim, former Everett mayor Ray Stephanson is back as a catalyst for growth.

Participants in Northwest WA Civic Circle's discussion among city council members and state lawmakers (clockwise from left) Mountlake Terrace City Council member Dr. Steve Woodard, Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts, Edmonds City Council member Susan Paine, Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek; Herald Opinion editor Jon Bauer, Mountlake Terrace City Council member Erin Murray, Edmonds City Council member Neil Tibbott, Civic Circle founder Alica Crank, and Rep. Shelly Kolba, D-Kenmore.
Editorial: State, local leaders chew on budget, policy needs

Civic Circle, a new nonprofit, invites the public into a discussion of local government needs, taxes and tools.

Comment: Everett Chamber a dedicated champion for business

A vital city needs the services and support of the return of the Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce.

Why put ‘cognitive hazard’ of fluoride in water?

I received this from Dr. Michael Greger July 15: “Based on new… Continue reading

Reject notion of ‘winnable’ nuclear war

During the 1960s, Pentagon war planners concluded that a successful and winning… Continue reading

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