We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. …

As I enter my sixth month as assistant secretary and we evolve and position Washington State Ferries for future success, we’re making a big change by combining our 11 departments into five …

The following statement was read by Mukilteo Firefighters Local 3482 Vice President Jason Shuck during the Sept. 3 City Council meeting. G ood evening, council. I am here on behalf of our …

Every single day, dogs go missing. Whether your dog escapes from your yard, takes off after wildlife, or someone accidentally leaves the front door open, realizing your dog is missing is terrifying. …

I read the Sept. 4 View From Here column with dismay/interest. All of us have felt the same emotions of dismay and conflict about “giving” to panhandlers or street people. But I really …

I am writing this letter to encourage you to vote for Judge Whitney Rivera for Superior Court judge. I met her this summer when she was sworn in. I have never in my 18 years as a high school …

I’ve been trying to figure out how the world’s economic system works. Nothing too strenuous! Here’s what I’ve come up with so far. Quantitative easing (when central …

When walking around 92nd Street Park, you’ll see the continued appearances of plastic tubes used for pre-rolled marijuana joints, packaging for marijuana products, and other trash. I have …

I keep hearing that we all want the same things. That we're all in this together. That when we Americans work together, there's nothing we can't do. So …

We’ve all seen them. They’re standing at the end of freeway offramps or parking lot exits, usually with a handmade sign on cardboard that reads something like “Homeless. Please …

One of the most popular summertime side dishes is potato salad, and my wife’s recipe also takes advantage of fresh corn season. Enjoy! Potato salad with fresh corn and dill Recipe …

As National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 8-14, it’s appropriate to review what Brian Buckwalter had to say through his informative article “Creating Space,” published in the …

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I miss? …

The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia …

As I have not offended a sufficient number of people this week, I thought I’d write about two sports, both of which I play badly: tennis and golf. Tennis: I occasionally played tennis as a …

Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system. They design innovative, integrated primary care based on what services communities need most: …

Editor’s note: Sound Transit’s Light Rail station in Lynnwood opens Aug. 30. Mukilteo residents who take light rail can expect to get to Seattle in less than 30 minutes. C …