Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

In November we’ll have elected three new councilmembers (two are not running for reelection and Steve Schmalz is running for mayor against incumbent Joe Marine). That turnover creates an …

It's a rainy Sunday in Mukilteo. A good day to catch up on recent newspapers. (I subscribe to three.) I'd like to compliment our city councilmember Richard Emery on his 9/11 post about Florida's …

So the TV reporter says “We need to warn you that the next images and audio are DISTURBING.” I then bolt for the remote to quickly change the channel (to anything!), again, again and …

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As readers know, the newspaper industry has been challenged since the beginning of the 21st century. The internet, social media, reader interests, AI, and other changes and innovations have tested us …

Editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare …

I can’t speak with any expertise about playing hooky on the West Coast, but I can share a few stories from the East Coast. Playing hooky is the “art” of skipping school to do …

To: Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo I just became aware of your comments and decisions regarding vaccinations for school children in Florida. And I am appalled by this decision and …

To the editor: A huge THANK YOU to all the city departments, staff and volunteers who made the 2025 Heart of Mukilteo Parade a resounding success!   From parade entries, seafair marshals, …

What does trust mean to you, and do you consider yourself trustworthy? How often we reflect on trust and trustworthiness might be an indicator of how well they’re functioning in our lives. …

Another mass shooting. Another round of “thoughts and prayers.” Nothing changes. It’s depressing. How many more of these mass shootings like last week’s in Minneapolis must we …

Sometimes the wisest of words are spoken over produce. During a recent farmers market visit, I took several minutes to choose among several lovely heads of lettuce – not because I was searching …

For those who attended college, what follows may sound familiar. For those who didn’t — especially a “sleep-away” college, not the kind you commute to — this may seem …

Beacon Publishing's weekly editorial cartoon from syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

Recently, many, if not most, of Washington state-based advertisers received an attached letter from the Washington State Department of Revenue. It was a warning due to the looming arrival of the …

Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent …

I’m certain that every little boy imagines himself becoming the next Russell Wilson or Tom Brady. I can recall, as a young man, playing touch football on an empty lot in Brooklyn. It was only a …

In my early twenties, I was an agnostic. I was not angry at God or wrestling with Him; I did not have the time or concern for the question. Life was full. I was married, already had a child, and was …