There is no single, universal date for Career Day. Schools, colleges, and local organizations pick their own specific dates throughout the year. For example, elementary and high schools often host …

It seems like the holidays sneak up faster every year, and I’m already on the lookout for that one unique gift, the kind you can’t find in a big-box aisle. Recently I read that BFG Supply …

Editor’s note: The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a news release saying it was requesting information from Washington and California about "transgender policies." State Superintendent …

When you first wake up and light up your cellphone, what comes to your mind? According to the August issue of Psychology Today's article “Bloomscrolling ‘Is Good for You’,” it makes a …

For generations, children have attended school to develop proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Of these three essential skills, reading, including decoding words, understanding their …

For many of us, our cellphone is more than a convenience; it is a vital link to our families, our finances, and the digital world. We often think of it as a secure device, protected by a passcode. …

In this modern time of multiple truths and trusting your gut, it seems more and more acceptable for folks, even those in positions of power or authority, to play a little fast and loose with the …

Our schools will soon swing their doors wide open, and with them, we'll open our children to old and new diseases. To help us determine what to do, August is National Immunization Awareness Month …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can …

I recently climbed into a red-light therapy booth at Tropical Tan expecting little more than an interesting experience. Instead, I came away wondering whether we've spent decades thinking about light …

Every time I wander around downtown Edmonds, I think, “It would be impossible to fit any other amazing businesses down here.” We are so fortunate to have so many creative and dedicated small …

August is American Artist Appreciation Month (AAAM). Throughout the summer, take the time to support one or more of our “dividing artists.” Take time to pause and recognize the creativity, skill, …

Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But with all the recent …

If you’ve been reading my Worship columns here over the years, you have probably figured out that I tend to write about the Bible. In fancy terms, it’s called expository preaching. A famous green …

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 …

Whatever happened to the idea of agreeing to disagree? When two people accept their different views, stop arguing, and move on to a less contentious topic? It seems to me to be a polite way to keep …