Most of us know what it's like to sit at the kitchen table and make the numbers work for our expenses and revenue. Over the past year, grocery prices in our area rose 4.5%, and energy costs jumped …

While reading material to write about Veterans Day, I came across an article by Elizabeth Depompei, “Upholding the Oath,” in the September/October 2026 DAV (Disabled American Veterans) magazine. …

The Biblical Book of Daniel is an interesting read for many reasons, not the least of which is that in the first six chapters God consistently shows His commitment to the covenant He made with …

As families across Snohomish County continue to face rising costs, local government should be looking for ways to ease the financial burden on taxpayers, not add to it. The County executive’s …

Thanks to Sen. John Lovick, for the last 14 years my wife, Karen, and I have been honored to participate in the yearly October Tulalips Cares Raising of the Hands event.  It’s a …

Since Oct. 28, 1886, our Statue of Liberty famously bears the words from Emma Lazarus’s poem: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Those words have …

When most people hear the word "legacy," they think of wills, trusts, and inheritance. But as we age, the question of what we leave behind has a much broader answer. Our legacy is not merely what we …

Dear Savvy Senior, My mother has several chronic health conditions and needs a home caregiver to help with daily activities. I know she wants to stay at home as long as possible, but how do I know …

Those old bad days we hope have ended As you read this, please keep in mind October is Domestic Violence (DV) & Educational Month.  Back in the 1950s, domestic violence was …

Washington has a way of slowing us down in October. The air shifts, the light softens, and the mountains start wearing their fall colors like a quiet reminder that nothing stays the same for long. …

As mayors from communities across Snohomish County, we know firsthand that local government is where the difference is made in most people's lives.  When our residents stop us at the …

I believe we live in a time when political and religious volatility around the world can easily create unwarranted fear and mistrust. Being Muslim or Christian in America is an opportunity to look …

Looking at my calendar and hearing the alert on my phone, I was motivated again to address October Dyslexia Awareness Month. This time of year is close to my heart because I am one of those …

Oct. 1 marked my five-year anniversary at Washington State Ferries. I joined WSF in 2021 as operations director and stepped into my current role in the spring of 2024. When I arrived, we were …

Research indicates that about 51% of adults who celebrate Halloween plan to dress in costume this year. Adults across income levels participate, with those in households earning $50,000–$99,999 …