“The world is before you and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in.” —James Baldwin A h, Paris! What a remarkable 17 days of Olympic glory! The …

Smartphones, laptops, and television streaming platforms, security systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Is our latest technology a blessing or a curse? It depends on one's perspective, …

T he Mukilteo waterfront is a cornerstone of our community, cherished by residents and visitors alike. As we work with the Port of Everett toward its redevelopment, we are presented with an …

I am a social person, but I have mixed feelings about social media. On the one hand, I love social media as a tool to help me stay connected with people who have touched my life. On the other hand, I …

This is the final part of my three-article series. To recap, the first was about our flight to the other side of the world to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where my son Dane and his betrothed, Sindi, …

Now is not something I would normally write about in midsummer. We occasionally get lowland snow in our area. If it happens I get up early to shovel our driveway. We happen to live on a private …

When my grandsons play games together, there are sometimes cries of “That’s not fair!” When I play with them, I can understand their complaints about each other, as they tend to …

D ear Savvy Senior, Because of my back pain and mobility problems, I’m interested in getting a walk-in bathtub that’s safe and easy to get in and out of. What all can you tell me …

On Aug. 30, Snohomish County residents will have a new option for avoiding heavy traffic on the freeway with the opening of the Lynnwood City Center Station. The Lynnwood light rail station will …

Summer is here and strawberry season is one of the most celebrated times of the year for lovers of this luscious red fruit. I always buy an abundant amount of all fruit when it is in season, and …

Are you happy? What does happiness mean? It’s something we all seek, yet many of us struggle to achieve. Our society often points us toward material wealth as the key to happiness, but genuine …

C anine adolescence is probably the most difficult time in a dog’s life for pet parents to navigate. Most dogs have the cognitive function of a 2- to 4-year-old human toddler. When they …

I was watching “Field of Dreams” the other day. For those of you who might not have ever seen this Capra-esque film, I find among the best moments are when Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner), …

“People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.” – James Baldwin I am tired. I am tired of the anger, tired of the mistrust, tired of the cynicism. The …

Editor’s note: This letter was sent to Mayor Joe Marine. It is with great control of my anger that I am writing to you about the severe and numerous cutting of trees all along Harbour …

As many of your readers know, I have been in and around Snohomish County politics for some time, elected to the Snohomish County Council and the Mill Creek City Council. I have worked with countless …

E njoying a cold drink or an ice cream cone are just a couple of ways we make ourselves comfortable on hot summer days. For a sizable portion of the population, though, indulging in ice-cold …

I don’t keep up on current events. Ha, ha, I knew I couldn’t write that with a straight face. Who am I kidding? I’m a hooked-on-coffee news junkie. I read multiple news …