Surprises can be deadly. A devastating flood recently hit Nepal and China. A glacier collapse caused a massive flood that killed over 1,300 people and left more than 5,000 missing. The flood …

Our dear dog, Bingley, died recently. Named for Mr. Bingley in Jane Austen’s #Pride and Prejudice,# our Bingley was an apricot-blond standard poodle who stood tall and elegant. A people-oriented …

My oldest child, a gregarious, dazzling 5-year-old, starts kindergarten next week. Like many young families staring down the tail end of summer, we are leaving behind the cozy preschool years and …

“If you hadn’t been you, where would I be?”- Dolly Parton As we learned or were reminded by the numerous social media posts, many news articles, and frequent TV news pieces, Dolly Parton …

Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors this fall and whether there are any …

Mukilteo prides itself on connection – neighbors who look out for one another, families who choose this city because it feels safe, welcoming, and full of opportunity. Yet one group’s voices …

After the breakup of the USSR, the U.S. Agency for International Development sent me to Lithuania to help restructure their banking system and train examiners. A fellow Lithuanian who worked at …

It seems like the holidays sneak up faster every year, and I’m already on the lookout for that one unique gift, the kind you can’t find in a big-box aisle. Recently I read that BFG Supply …

 The Mukilteo Food Bank has been open since 1979 as a pantry and officially as a food bank since 2002. They have had many community partners over the years – partners who embrace the …

Earlier this month, the Snohomish County Council voted to impose two significant tax and fee increases, including a 0.1% countywide sales tax increase and a $20 annual increase in car tab fees for …

A few weeks ago Dana and I decided we were going to drive on the Mukilteo ferry and head over to Whidbey Island for the day with stops at the Bayview Farmers Market (Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), the …

Editor’s note: The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a news release saying it was requesting information from Washington and California about "transgender policies." State Superintendent …

For generations, children have attended school to develop proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Of these three essential skills, reading, including decoding words, understanding their …

For many of us, our cellphone is more than a convenience; it is a vital link to our families, our finances, and the digital world. We often think of it as a secure device, protected by a passcode. …

In this modern time of multiple truths and trusting your gut, it seems more and more acceptable for folks, even those in positions of power or authority, to play a little fast and loose with the …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can …

I recently climbed into a red-light therapy booth at Tropical Tan expecting little more than an interesting experience. Instead, I came away wondering whether we've spent decades thinking about light …