As a young child, I would garden with my father, and our conversations always revolved around “The Art of Living” as he called it. Creating a destination where you want to stay and spend quality …

I’ve always been a glass half full person. But I don’t ignore the hole in the bottom of the glass. It’s kind of like the saying that for every one step forward we take two steps back. I …

Each spring in Mukilteo School District, something remarkable happens that doesn’t fit neatly into a single ceremony or headline. It unfolds across classrooms, auditoriums, and neighborhoods, from …

I retired in June 2025 after 47 years as an educator, the last 35 in Mukilteo. I spent 42 years at Kamiak coaching the Dulcineas Dance Team. The district has now chosen to eliminate Dance as a …

For decades, governments at the local, state, and federal levels have approached homelessness and addiction with good intentions. At this point, billions of dollars have been poured into programs, …

Reading “Mukilteo Explores Path Forward,” after seeing the new waterfront development scheme, illustrated with low effort by our planning consultants, it was odd to hear Councilmember Emery …

Chronic pain, from arthritis, neuropathy, or past injuries, affects many older adults. For years, opioids were liberally prescribed to manage this discomfort. However, in the geriatric population, …

They say good things come in small packages, and our small but mighty Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds has proven that adage once again. With its most recent exhibitions, Cascadia has transformed …

“Give a man a fish and he has food for the day; teach him how to fish and he has food for a lifetime.” — Anne Ritchie, 1885 That was true in 1885, and it remains true today. There are …

We have officially cut the ribbon, uncorked the champagne, and crossed the threshold of our newly remodeled home and brand-new addition on Lombard Avenue. For those who have passed by our Everett …

When was the last time you spoke some form of the word, “bless” such as, “Bless you!” or “Bless me, Father”?  How did it come out: like a reflex or automatic response, or were you …

As an advocate for the Mukilteo City Underwater Park, I was approached by a City Council member (very politely) for a response to a comment from an unidentified constituent. From what I …

Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they …

To the Honorable Mayor and City Council of Mukilteo,  We have heard the discussion taking place around the City of Mukilteo’s land acknowledgment, and where it belongs within council …

For years, the national conversation around education has leaned heavily toward a single path: the four-year college degree. At the same time, many high schools have scaled back shop classes and …

Sitting in Discovery Elementary’s library last week next to a cushy campfire circle complete with a cardboard "fire" and pre-populated with a few guests (stuffed dinosaurs and a pink …