Opinion

Appreciate honesty, compassion in Sid Schwab’s column

I have admired the unique honesty of Sid Schwab’s Herald column for several years now. And I admire the paper for printing a view so… Continue reading

Clear that Trump doesn’t care about people

I get tired of President Trump continuing to put forth that he cares about people and is deporting people without due process as protection for… Continue reading

Comment: The struggle to guide masculinity of boys, young men

Boys will always be boys, but now they’re dealing with indifference on one side and toxic messages on the other.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, April 8

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

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Save funding for health care for low-income families

The fact that the Washington state legislature and Congress are considering cuts to Medicaid, hospitals and health care to the poor, and most vulnerable members… Continue reading

Brooks: Trump isn’t offering liberation, but stagnation

His tariffs and more are are walling us off from the crossroads of cultures and ideas that made us great.

Comment: Why extending Trump tax cuts could bring more potholes

One way of ‘paying’ for the cuts would be ending municipal bonds’ tax-free status, making them less profitable.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 7

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

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Lies abound over actions in Yeme, Signalgate

President Trump claims that his national security team’s reckless use of Signal to discuss battle plans was Joe Biden’s fault because he would not have… Continue reading

Senate bill would stop cruel treatment of performing animals

As a constituent of Rep. Darya Farivar, D-Seattle, I want to thank her for her powerful words in support of Senate Bill 5065, which would… Continue reading

Trump’s illegal acts warrant impeachment

It is time to tell Congress to impeach President Trump because our government is under attack. The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 should not have… Continue reading

U.S. is alienating its allies

It used to be that other countries sometimes didn’t like us, but they needed us. Now, with drastic cuts to foreign aid and tariffs escalating… Continue reading

U.S. is a republic and a democracy; if we can keep it

In regards to the debate as to whether our government is a republic or a democracy: a republic is a form of government where the… Continue reading

If government cuts services, keep our tax dollars in state

With all the federal government’s recent firings of American workers, several problems will occur: Many living paycheck to paycheck will not be able to pay… Continue reading

Skip the stories on luxury homes

I think it’s nice the New York Times wrote a piece about a California couple having a home built on Orcas Island. I am at… Continue reading

What’s purpose of obscuring history by scrubbing websites?

The war against DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) has gone too far. When the United States military removed women, blacks, Native American Code Talkers, Nisei… Continue reading

Courts must review federal actions for detention, deportation

Why is the president of the United States of America being allowed to add orchestrated kidnappings of immigrants and college kids to his unfinished symphony… Continue reading

Longshoremen offload containers from the Queen B at Port Manatee in Palmetto, Fla., April 1, 2025. Businesses that had ordered the cargo on the vessel were doing all they could to get their purchases through U.S. customs before Wednesday, to ensure that they would not have to pay the new, higher levies. (Scott McIntyre/The New York Times)

Comment: Trading tariffs for global uncertainty

What the highest tariffs in decades could mean for U.S. maufacturing, jobs and the economy.

Longshoremen offload containers from the Queen B at Port Manatee in Palmetto, Fla., April 1, 2025. Businesses that had ordered the cargo on the vessel were doing all they could to get their purchases through U.S. customs before Wednesday, to ensure that they would not have to pay the new, higher levies. (Scott McIntyre/The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, April 6

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

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Comment: Back bold plans to balance state budget without cuts

State lawmakers have proposed new revenues that fund schools and other work and make taxes more fair.