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Comment: Court’s bump stock ruling reflects its MAGA direction

Continuing its conservative activism, the majority turned to the dictionary to legalize machine guns.

 

Comment: Schools banning cellphones; wha’ts not to like?

Parents can still make the call on whether kids have cellphones. Schools can decide their use in school.

 

June 22, 2024: The Warning Label

Editorial cartoons for Monday, June 24

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Saunders: Biden should stop with Trump bleach-injection fable

The story requires some context, but Trump did not call for people to inject bleach to cure covid.

Layoffs of Herald employees shameful treatment

I read the online article about the layoffs of Herald newsroom employees. I went back later to read it again and saw it was gone.… Continue reading

President Joe Biden hugs Javier Quiroz Castro, who benefitted from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, during an anniversary event for DACA in the East Room at the White House on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. President Biden on Tuesday announced sweeping new protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the United States illegally for years but are married to American citizens. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Comment: Biden looks to protect immigrant spouses of citizens

An executive order providing legal status would help families and the communities in which they live.

President Joe Biden hugs Javier Quiroz Castro, who benefitted from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, during an anniversary event for DACA in the East Room at the White House on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. President Biden on Tuesday announced sweeping new protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the United States illegally for years but are married to American citizens. (Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)

Does Trump think his own ‘warriors’ are losers, too?

Trump’s “losers” Is this what he thinks of warriors? Am I alone in thinking it is ironic that Donald Trump refers to his supporters as… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, June 23

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

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Herald has helped hold community together

Regarding the pending layoffs of Herald newsroom staff, this is a sad day. I delivered the Western Sun edition in Lynnwood in 1963. For most… Continue reading

Herald layoffs mark sad day for local journalism

I did not subscribe to The Herald to support a company from Alabama that lays off a great local news team. This is too much.… Continue reading

Herald vital to region’s issues

As a Herald subscriber and state senator for the area covered, I am saddened and disappointed to hear about the recent staff layoffs. I am… Continue reading

How can Herald continue with much smaller staff?

I am stunned by the news in Thursday’s Herald regarding the significant cuts to newsroom staff. Although I am sometimes disappointed by The Herald, I… Continue reading

Loss of Herald staff a loss for journalism, democracy

Friday, the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County issued the following statement in response to the news on Wednesday that Carpenter Media Group announced… Continue reading

Readers will notice the loss of Herald staff in newspaper

My deepest sympathies for The Herald’s newsroom staff regarding the pending layoffs. As a subscriber I look forward to my daily emails containing the day’s… Continue reading

Robust staffing of Herald newsroom is necessary

I’m writing today to express my disappointment in the recent layoffs of Daily Herald employees that will cut the newsroom staff in half. The Herald… Continue reading

Thanks for doing the math to determine Herald Athletic Cup

I read with pleasure the article about high school sports and the Herald Athletic Cup (“2023-34 Herald Athletic Cub: Jackson reclaims first place,” The Herald,… Continue reading

Comment: City’s, county’s self-insurance disadvantages workers

Self-insurance allows claims to be too easily denied. Recent legislation restores some fairness.

Comment: Mobile home residents need help to stave off eviction

Site rental fees are increasing beyond what tenants, often seniors, can afford. Immediate aid is necessary.

Comment: Public-centered process needed for political borders

Partisan influence affected the state’s legislative redistricting process, forcing late and disruptive changes.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, June 22

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

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