Our response to the crisis of drug addiction should be focused on a clear objective: helping people escape addiction and move toward treatment and recovery. Unfortunately, too much of what is called …

New federal requirements are coming to Apple Health for some people. We break down what enrollees need to know to be prepared – and to stay covered. Federal legislation. New rules. Work …

Surprises can be deadly. A devastating flood recently hit Nepal and China. A glacier collapse caused a massive flood that killed over 1,300 people and left more than 5,000 missing. The flood …

If you email a European college professor any time after Friday at 4 p.m., they will not respond to you until after the following Monday’s lecture. Trust me, I speak from experience. Though my …

The day after America celebrated 250 years of independence, I found myself thinking about what freedom really means – and who gets to feel it. I am an Iranian American woman. I have lived in …

Editor’s note: Former Beacon reporter Beth Bond recently came across a copy of this letter, called “The American’s Creed,” in her education files. It was written by William Tyler Page, clerk …

Data centers have become a significant topic of public interest and concern. While these facilities play a role in supporting many digital services, their impacts on land use, infrastructure, energy …

The Sno-Isle Libraries Third Graders Read Together program makes reading fun, prepares students to thrive in school, and sparks a lifelong love of learning. The program features book nominees from …

Currently, I live with a view of the Muckleshoot Casino and see its fireworks displays advertising their “Boom City” and heralding their upcoming end-of-June fireworks display. With …

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 …

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, …

In the realm of gardening, patience is not merely a virtue; it is a fundamental lesson that unfolds over time. Each seed planted in rich soil holds the promise of potential, requiring care and …

In 2025, we carried 20.1 million customers, nearly 1 million more than the previous year. That translates to 152,592 sailings. Each one starts and ends at a ferry terminal. Only 22 trips were …

If you're job hunting in Washington, here's something you need to know: Employers are looking at more than your resume. According to a new regional analysis from  Western Governors …

Every Wednesday, a retired vice president of operations from Edmonds shows up at a local senior’s door with a hot meal and a few minutes of conversation. On Tuesdays, a bilingual volunteer in …

We often hear about the importance of transparency in government, but in practice it requires intentional effort by policymakers to ensure constituents are aware of proposals that may affect them. …

Winter conditions can quietly take a toll on vehicles. Cold temperatures, potholes, and wet roads can affect important systems like tires and batteries. A little preventative maintenance now can help …

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 …

We celebrated a major milestone in advancing sustainable aviation during the launch celebration of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator on Thursday, Jan. 8. Washington state leaders, …

Our county recently experienced extraordinary flooding due to torrential rain from multiple atmospheric rivers. Rivers throughout Snohomish County reached record or near-record flood levels, pushing …