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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, March 27

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

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Piles of wires, motherboards and other electronic parts fill boxes at E-Waste Recycling Center, Thursday. 
Photo taken 1204014

Editorial: Right to repair win for consumers, shops, climate

Legislation now in the Senate would make it easier and cheaper to fix smartphones and other devices.

Genna Martin / The Herald
Piles of wires, motherboards and other electronic parts fill boxes at E-Waste Recycling Center, Thursday. 
Photo taken 1204014

Edmonds RFA vote: Vote yes to preserve service

As both a firefighter for South County and a proud resident of Edmonds, I have a unique perspective on the upcoming annexation vote. My wife… Continue reading

Protect state employee pay, benefits

State Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, has proposed cutting the salaries of government employees. It is important to recognize that state government employees are not a… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, March 26

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Burke: If Canada won’t join U.S., our state could look north

There are more pluses than minuses to becoming the 11th province, including an easy-to-sing anthem.

Comment: ‘Adolescence’ should wake us to plight of boys

The Netflix series delves into how boys and young men have fallen for toxic role models on social media.

Comment: Governor should reconsider pulling fisheries expert

Gov. Ferguson, without explanation, canceled the reappointment of a Fish & Wildlife panel member.

Comment: Trump-onomics made sense to voters; less so now

The president’s trade war and other economic policies are wars of choice. He will own their effects.

Comment: U.S. allies get the message in Signal debacle

It’s clear what U.S. officials think of ouor allies, but so to is the administration’s ineptitude.

Comment: Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, to the culture wars we go

The release of a ‘Snow White’ reboot brings renewed controversy to Disney and a theater near you.

Comment: It matters that we understand decline in overdoses

We need to ramp up what’s working against fentanyl and avoid cuts to programs that deliver that care.

Comment: The problem with using ‘migrants’ for immigrants

The attempt at a neutral term fails because ‘migrant’ divorces new arrivals from our nation’s history.

Comment: Trump, Musk blunder into Social Security minefield

In attempting to cut services, then backtracking, only to press on, service is denied to seniors.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, March 25

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The WA Cares law is designed to give individuals access to a lifetime benefit amount that, should they need it, they can use on a wide range of long-term services and supports. (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services)

Editorial: Changes to WA Cares will honor voters’ confidence

State lawmakers are considering changes to improve the benefit’s access and long-term stability.

The WA Cares law is designed to give individuals access to a lifetime benefit amount that, should they need it, they can use on a wide range of long-term services and supports. (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services)

French: Hegseth’s carelessness calls for his resignation

An encrypted chat among Pentagon and other officials was unwittingly shared with a reporter.

Comment: Lawmakers must abide duty for ample K-12 funding

The state’s needs are many, but the constitution makes clear where its ‘paramount duty’ lies.

Comment: For Gen Z’s job hopes, we’re already in a recession

Those 20-24 face a jobless rate of 8.3 percent with little movement from officials to change that.

Comment: Polite but puzzled Canadians try to grasp bitter shift

Flummoxed by Trump’s ire and tariffs, Canadians brace for economic hardship forced by a one-time friend.