I screamed in my car for what felt like five minutes after the phone call. My son’s fiancée’s name appeared on my cell screen while I was driving near Payette, Idaho. It was …

We can do better. We can create a more peaceful world. We can ensure there is justice, hope, and economic security. We can share the limited resources of our planet equitably and sustainably. We can …

As a member of the Snohomish County legal community with more than 40 years of experience in the courtroom, I am strongly urging the voters of Snohomish County to vote to retain Judge Whitney Rivera …

I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Mary Anderson who is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge, Position 12. Mary is an exemplary candidate with a robust background …

We have all heard of the term “comfort food.” We in fact have all craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and of course, eaten it. What is “comfort food” …

Monday is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, and while the story of the Italian explorer’s arrival in the New World is widely known, history often overlooks an extraordinary chapter that …

Thank you, Council Vice President Tom Jordal, for putting your thoughts on paper and your request for residents’ considered thoughts on the likely consequences of approving or denying the …

If you’ve read any of my previous columns, then you probably recall my strong interest in music. I find it one of the things that really makes life truly wonderful. Music, as an art form, …

I believe in gremlins. Don’t go away; let me explain. Thanks to science, we know that we humans have limited abilities to experience all that surrounds us. We learned about the …

I am writing this letter to ask and encourage you to vote for Dan Matthews for lieutenant governor. I met Dan earlier this year before he decided to run for office and was impressed not only by his …

I urge voters to cast their ballots for the most qualified candidate for Superior Court Position 12, incumbent Judge Whitney Rivera. As a retired judge who spent 30 years in Superior Court, I know …

Who of us do not know Pittsburgh Pirates’ Hall of Fame Robert Clemente or the civil rights leader Cesar Chavez? Those are only two of the long lists of  Hispanics who have added to our …

I have had the pleasure of knowing Whitney Rivera, now Judge Whitney Rivera, for the past 24 years since she began working at the Bennett & Bennett Law firm while attending high school. With …

We the judges of Snohomish County District Court, Cascade Division, have worked with Judge Whitney Rivera for over 15 years and are honored to support her to retain her position as Snohomish County …

Hello friends! I just had a thing happen. It’s taking time, but I am super lucky, and I’ll be full speed quickly! Cool! For today, will you please indulge me?: from 29 years ago, please …

We lost a giant of Washington state politics on Sept. 20. Former Gov. Dan Evans leaves a rich legacy that warrants reflection. Dan’s story inspires me, and his influence on both politics and …

On Oct. 7, the City Council will be voting on rezoning the property at 6500 Harbour Heights Parkway. The Council is being presented with three options: 1) Approve the property owner’s …