What songs will become a part of our focus toward change this year? Will they affect us as those oldies-but-goodies did? Songs can evoke powerful emotions and unearth long-lost memories. In …

No matter which major study we look at, they all rank Washington as having either the second- or fourth-worst drivers in the nation. It’s more than embarrassing. It’s unacceptable how we drive in …

We all get tongue-tied every so often. I’ve looked into some of the worst examples of this. My neighbor was changing the oil in his car, and he would just dump the used oil down the rain sewer …

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 …

As professionals look ahead to what’s next, it’s natural to reflect on goals, wins, and priorities. Setting yourself up for career success in 2026 doesn’t require an overhaul or a major job …

Jan. 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, created by multiple organizations in 2015 to express gratitude to officers in the United States. The U.S. has over 18,000 independent law enforcement …

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on picking a good nursing home for my father? Since his stroke, I’ve been taking care of him at home, but he’s gotten to the point where it’s …

In an era defined by digital noise and concrete landscapes, a quiet revolution is taking root in public health. The ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, the mindful …

When I was a sophomore in college, after taking many classes, I became an overnight expert on a number of topics. I had all the answers to life, and through my debating, my goal was not to learn …

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive. We are both in our late 70s …

Gratefully, over the years, more and more of us are being shown that a noble woman and a famous man accomplish things together. One example: the Clauses. Together, they have shown that when we work …

The word “spectacle” is derived from “spectacular.” How do you know when you’re witnessing a spectacle? Easy: first and foremost, you should feel a chill or get …

Editorial cartoon by syndicated columnist Joe Heller.

When it came to “fixing’ something as a young man, I too often turned to taping up the problem. My outlook was that the more tape on a present, the better protected it was.   …