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A funicular climbs to Nazare’s Sítio neighborhood, where locals farm instead of fish. (photo: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli)

Life

Rick Steves: Seaside traditions in Portugal’s Nazaré

Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favorite…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 16

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Forum: Disability is not a pity story. It’s a civil rights issue.

The media needs a drastic course correction in how it covers people with disabilities.

Opinion

Forum: The answer to these issues lies somewhere in the middle

Hi Nate (Nehring),

The Seattle Seahawks schedule was released on Thursday.

Sports

Seahawks schedule starts with Super Bowl rematch

It’s a Super Bowl rematch to start.

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 15

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

A federal judge has been asked to replace political maps for Washington legislative districts that he approved in 2024. A top state election official said if it happens, it could require rescheduling the primary. (Bill Lucia /Washington State Standard)

Local News

Federal judge asked to ditch Washington state legislative district maps

Opponents say the boundaries don’t mesh with a recent Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana case. Secretary of…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 14

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Coelho: Lynnwood Needs more places worth caring about

Nick Coelho |President, Lynnwood City Council

Want to bring this flavor home? Follow the recipe below and use quality Wagyu, a bold gorgonzola sauce and a perfectly toasted brioche bun to recreate this unforgettable burger in the comfort of your own kitchen. (Brooks Smothers | Tulalip Resort Casino)

Food & Drink

The Wagyu Gorgonzola Cheeseburger is no afterthought

Salish Sun Taqueria, Bar & Burgers, inside Tulalip Resort Casino, shares the recipe for its mouth-watering “main event”…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 13

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

The Wailin’ Jennys will perform at the Edmonds Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. (Provided photo)

Life

The Wailin’ Jennys, The Pajama Game, The Funny Pages and more

Music, arts and more coming to Snohomish County

Columnists

Welch: Washington has five years to get redistricting right

On April 29, the Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana v. Callais that intentionally drawing legislative districts based on…

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a former Gonzaga star, died at the age of 29, his agency announced Tuesday.

Sports

Former Gonzaga basketball star Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at the age of 29, his agency Priority Sports announced Tuesday via…

The Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL already know their opponents, but the full NFL schedule will be released Thursday. (Getty Images / The Athletic)

Sports

The Seahawks full schedule will be released Thursday

NFL teams already know the opponents, but the dates and times will be set.

Julio Rodriguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases on his solo home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Houston. (Tim Warner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Sports

Mariners beat Astros for 7th straight time

The Astros lost their third straight, this time falling 3-1 to the Mariners on Monday, to drop even…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 12

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Letters

Wise investment supports essential transportation connections by maintaining Snohomish County infrastructure

Green light to our County Council

Azalea Double Shot Grape (Sunnyside Nursery)

Life

The Golfing Gardener: Clematis – Double Blooming Azaleas

There are so many worthy spring blooming shrubs for us to utilize in our gardens, including the seemingly…

When in Brussels, it’s time for mussels. (Gene Openshaw)

Life

Rick Steves: Belgium’s incredible edibles

Whenever I think of Belgium, I recall digging into a dish of mussels while seated on a sunny…