Thursday, October 1, 2026
What seems like many years ago now, I was taking a business management class at my university and we did a conceptual exercise that involved a compass. The scenario was, imagine that your plane …
On Wednesday evening, April 1, the Jewish community here in Western Washington and around the world will begin the celebration of Passover. At the heart of this holiday is the Seder—a ritual meal …
How do you know if you are aging well? You might check a mirror for gray hair or wrinkles, but your body gives you much better clues. The most honest answer to "how am I aging?" comes from what you …
On Wednesday evening, April 1, the Jewish community here in Western Washington and around the world will begin the celebration of Passover. At the heart of this holiday is the Seder—a ritual meal …
PSRC’s decision to label Mukilteo and Edmonds as “High‑Capacity Transit Communities” is a planning error built on assumptions that simply don’t match reality. The designation forces higher …
Brian Benzel, retired Edmonds superintendent, drilled into my head, “If a child is not reading at grade level by the end of third grade, it’s as serious as having a heart attack.” Recent …
Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe …
I agree with Councilmember Moon (March 5, 2026, Beacon) and the reason he is running against Strom Peterson to represent the 21st district. Many of us have been concerned for years with Strom …
As a WSU Extension Master Gardener, people often look to me for expert answers – and the truth is, none of us has all the answers. That’s exactly why our Plant Clinics operate as a team. When a …
“Shame must change sides.”– Gisèle Pelicot As we just marked International Women’s Day, it feels like this has been a rough few weeks, or months (or more) for women. The Epstein …
In the Feb. 10 election, voters approved Mukilteo School District’s Educational Program Levy renewal with nearly 60% support. Thank you for your support of teaching …
Well, we made it to March. Daylight Savings Time started Sunday, the cherry blossoms and daffodils are starting to pop, and we finally got all our Christmas decorations packed away. If it’s been …
Hello friends! In U.S. Navy boot camp, they fairly tortured us, consciously putting us through the wringer, literally pushing us to our limits in order to discern which of the recruits will maturely …
RE: "Council leads toward leasing – not selling – City's waterfront property" (Feb. 26). Our City Council continues its delusion. What developer in their right mind would lease this space? …
Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? --Almost 80 …
The press is the only private industry specifically protected by name in the U.S. Constitution – in the First Amendment. Why? Because the founders understood that, for democracy to survive, it …
Washington’s local news industry is in crisis, and our democracy is suffering because of it. Last year, Washington State University published the most comprehensive picture to date …
