Opinion

Comment: State’s climate act delivering jobs, growth to county

Repealing it, by passing I-2117, would cost thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in growth.

Gina Forbush, of Gig Harbor, Wash., reacting to news that striking Boeing machinists had rejected a tentative labor contract, at the IAM 751 Union Hall in Seattle on Oct. 23, 2024. Boeing’s largest union rejected a tentative labor contract on Wednesday by a wide margin, extending a damaging strike and adding to the mounting financial problems facing the company, which hours earlier had reported a $6.1 billion loss. (M. Scott Brauer/The New York Times)

Comment: Why didn’t shareholders rein in Boeing mismanagement?

Shareholders could have corrected some of the company’s errors, but buybacks kept them mollified.

Gina Forbush, of Gig Harbor, Wash., reacting to news that striking Boeing machinists had rejected a tentative labor contract, at the IAM 751 Union Hall in Seattle on Oct. 23, 2024. Boeing’s largest union rejected a tentative labor contract on Wednesday by a wide margin, extending a damaging strike and adding to the mounting financial problems facing the company, which hours earlier had reported a $6.1 billion loss. (M. Scott Brauer/The New York Times)

Eco-nomics: Asheville’s tragedy a lesson in climate resilience

Unprepared for Helene’s deluge, it faces a daunting bill to rebuild. It’s reason to prepare for disaster.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 2

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

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A wall diagram shows the “journey of the ballot” at the new Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Holding confidence in process, results of election

Election officials have worked to make the process transparent to remove doubts about its integrity.

A wall diagram shows the “journey of the ballot” at the new Elections Center on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: What’s a Republican to think of a once-Grand Old Party?

True conservative principles — and Christian beliefs — have been compromised by the MAGA conversion.

Abortion rights are not safe in Washington state

When we debate issues we must have a commonly understood set of facts. This is particularly so when we debate such important issues as abortion.… Continue reading

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Krugman: How Trump’s economic plans could wreak Social Security

Tariffs, deportations and other policies could speed loss of the benefit’s revenue and prevent a fix.

Schwab: Trump’s MSG rally just preview of what he has planned

Trump and his warm-up acts removed all doubt regarding the ugliness ahead for us if voters allow.

South County Fire demanding too much of taxpayers

Who is the public servant, firefighter or taxpayer? The taxpayer has become the public servant, serving the firefighter organization. The taxpayer isn’t saying we don’t… Continue reading

Vote no on all four harmful statewide initiatives

As an active senior citizen, working for years to make our communities stronger and healthier, I must speak up loudly about four statewide initiatives that… Continue reading

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Editorial: A recap of Herald Editorial Board endorsements

The editorial board recommends the following candidates and votes on measures on the Nov. 5 ballot.

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10th LD, House, Pos. 1: Kennedy has integrity, honesty

Calling all patriots, ballots are delivered and it’s crunch time! My candidate for 10th Legislative District, House, Pos. 1 is the only patriot whose campaign… Continue reading

Comment: How high is too high for a minimum wage?

With states and localities setting higher minimums, at what wage do losses outweigh the benefits?

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Oct. 31, Halloween

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

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Editorial: Everett voters should reject both wage initiatives

The complexities of wage and employment law require consideration of the issues by the city council.

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Governor: Ferguson put thought into his plans

I’m a Democrat and that is generally how I vote. I still make sure that I do my diligence and research on each of the… Continue reading

Lake Stevens school bond: Vote yes for kids, future

Our hids! Our future! Don’t you love with that says? Most of you know I’ve written quite a few letters to the editor of The… Continue reading

Stephens: Conservatives, hold your noses and vote for Harris

Yes, Harris as president will be problematic, but returning Trump to the Oval Office would be far worse.