#Italics# @BOLD@ HED: Do I need to file a tax return this year? #Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax …

I am bringing Bessie Coleman (1892-1926) to your attention for several reasons. One of her stories should be told and retold. She is a Black/Native American woman, and since February is Black …

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran toward …

Rabbits have been a major point of discussion over the last several weeks. Well, perhaps just one bunny in particular. Every news story and media post leading up to the Super Bowl mentioned the …

Should we have more alcohol but serve less? Now, hopefully, this oxymoronic movement only lasts a few days during our legislators’ Jan 12 to March 12 short session. After reading what I …

One of my favorite TV shows from the past was Rowan & Martin’s #Laugh-In.# Its brand of madness reminded me of my youth, when the newest issue of #Mad Magazine# was the highlight of my …

The history of Valentine's Day is similar to that of many historical events. It may have happened. I hope it happened. It mostly did happen. But to know how it came into being is like putting a …

Dear Savvy Senior, I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that …

The month is almost over, but here’s a reminder: January is World Introvert Month.

With 2026 still early in the year, I thought I’d take a look ahead. I’ll do that later in this column, but first it seems appropriate to pay homage to those we’ve lost over the past few years. …

For decades, the pursuit of happiness was often framed as a quest for personal achievement: a higher salary, a bigger home, a prestigious career. The 2025 World Happiness Index, however, paints a …

Let’s take some time to analyze a community’s negative and positive images. Why is it that negative behavior gets more attention in a city than positive behavior? Example: “Let’s drive …

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, …

In a previous column, we discussed the “reinvention” of broadcast television – how content created for television and film has shifted from a “one-to-many” model to a far more personalized …