As the day turns to night, and when the bugler’s taps take over the garrison’s stillness, it can bring tears and sadness. Who among us doesn’t recognize the haunting call? As I …

Dear Savvy Senior, What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. – Almost 65 …

Praise for the liberal media of old It was those left-leaning radical colonists who led us to the First Amendment of our Constitution. It emphatically tells Congress “that they shall make …

This month’s breed spotlight is the mighty, mighty dachshund. These little balls of adorable are so much more than their good looks. Dachshunds, which are considered a terrier/hound mix, …

Mary Lou Morrow spoke her mind. The late school teacher had an opinion about pretty much everything that was on the City Council agenda. And she didn’t hesitate to share it. In fact, …

Snohomish County has joined a lawsuit to protect critical services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. A coalition of eight jurisdictions, including the three largest …

May is the month set aside to focus on our growing mental health crisis. But most of our time, we’ll be talking about how we can help ourselves by being a positive person. It was 1949, and …

The Legislature concluded the 2025 legislative session and passed their final budgets. Despite being faced with a $12 billion shortfall, legislators not only maintained maintenance-level funding in …

Even though many states had their own official Mother’s Day, that day varied among those states. Therefore, on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed throughout the United States the …

How often has your body be present with your partner, children, colleagues, or friends, but your mind was miles away? April is Stress Awareness Month, and it’s a concept that is complex …

Dear Savvy Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office …

I f you’re like me, you’ve been longing for more sunshine as we settle into spring in the Pacific Northwest. The glimpses of warmth and sun feel wonderful and energized. Beyond the …

You probably already know the folklore about Benjamin Franklin flying a kite with a metal key attached during a thunderstorm to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. Ben did that way back …

It’s food that brings us together Where would Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, weddings, or most festivities be without it? Some call cooking the overall No. 1 hobby in …