Mark Carlson

Living with Children: Dealing with ADOCPF

By John Rosemond / Tribune News Service A true story: When my daughter, Amy, was a pre-teen, she became anxious about going to sleep because… Continue reading

How local lawmakers voted in Legislature

State Senate Senate Bill 6084, requiring maintenance of minimum essential health care coverage, passed the Senate on Feb. 7 by a vote of 25-3, one… Continue reading

Thiessen: Trump throws away his momentum for peanuts

In releasing the Nunes memo, Trump shifted focus from his successful SOTU back to Russia.

Today in History: Feb. 7

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2018. There are 327 days left in the year. Today’s highlight: On Feb. 7, 1943, the… Continue reading

Living With Children: An ‘awesome’ child is an unteachable child

By John Rosemond / Tribune News Service In Raleigh, North Carolina, on the backside of the Department of Education building is a structure known as… Continue reading

Today in History: Jan. 29

Today is Monday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2018. There are 336 days left in the year. Today’s highlight: On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar… Continue reading

How local local lawmakers voted this week in the Legislature

State lawmakers this week reached agreement on a compromise bill that provides relief from the state Supreme Court’s 2016 “Hirst” decision, which halted rural development… Continue reading

Living with Children: Mental health disorders are not tangible realities

By John Rosemond / Tribune News Service My critics are providing me much material of late for this column and my weekly radio show. Most… Continue reading

Today in History: Jan. 15

Today is Monday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2018. There are 350 days left in the year. This is the Martin Luther King Jr.… Continue reading

Today in History: Christmas Day

Today is Monday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2017. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. Today’s highlight: On… Continue reading

Today in History: Dec. 22

Today is Friday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2017. There are nine days left in the year. Today’s highlight: On Dec. 22, 1944, during… Continue reading

‘Dancing’ fundraiser to help keep seniors at home

Enjoy an evening of family, friends, fabulous food and fun entertainment while supporting seniors living at home. Homage’s 7th annual fundraising dinner show, “Dancing in… Continue reading

Five spices and herbs that add flavor, healthfulness to holiday meals

Smart ingredients and sensible portion sizes can elevate your culinary holiday experience.

Today in History: Nov. 20

Today is Monday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2017. There are 41 days left in the year. Today’s highlight: On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain’s… Continue reading

Is a sleepover with abusive ex OK?

Q: My partner asked me how I’d feel if she had a sleepover with her ex this Christmas so that they can both spend the… Continue reading

Surf’s up in Manzanita, tiny jewel on Oregon coast

Surf’s up in Manzanita, tiny jewel on Oregon coast

The seaside town beckons surfers, dog lovers and anybody who prefers a relaxed pace.

Surf’s up in Manzanita, tiny jewel on Oregon coast

Today in History: Nov. 4

Today is Saturday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2017. There are 57 days left in the year. A reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday,… Continue reading

Today in History: Oct. 31

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2017. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today’s highlight: On Oct.… Continue reading

Today in History: Sept. 29

Today is Friday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2017. There are 93 days left in the year. Today’s highlight:On Sept. 29, 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol… Continue reading

Bill O’Reilly blasts his ouster from Fox as ‘political hit job’

Bill O’Reilly blasts his ouster from Fox as ‘political hit job’

The former cable TV news star says the network’s corporate parent sacked him for business reasons.

Bill O’Reilly blasts his ouster from Fox as ‘political hit job’