Opinion
Alicia’s View: Confronting fears first step in debating issues
There are risks involved in speaking up and in understanding others, but once faced they shrink.
Life
The noise of a family under one roof is a fleeting symphony
The sounds of teenagers doing stuff for themselves at 11:14 p.m. prompts reflections on the past and future.
Opinion
Schwab: Biden’s old; Trump’s indicted; neither are what matters
Come the election, judge each party’s standard bearers by that party’s record and commitment to the republic.
Opinion
Harrop: Tucker Carlson was right about one great replacement
His, of course. Even as Fox’s biggest ratings draw, Carlson’s tenure became too big a drag on the…
Opinion
Harrop: Don’t let Trump fool you; this abortion mess is all his
He can claim that DeSantis is more extreme than he is, but we’re here because of Trump’s judicial…
Life
Take time to bask in the brightly colored fruits your gardening labor
Don’t let the “resurrection month of April” — when your garden’s dormant splendor springs back to life —…
Opinion
Saunders: California threatens to again go soft on crime
Legislation would take a ‘second look’ at life sentences for violent offenses.
Life
Reflections on 30 years at The Everett Clinic
Patient-centered care drew Paul Schoenfeld to the clinic back in 1993, and keeps him working today.
Life
Move over Roomba: There’s a new robot in my house
The Suvie 3.0 can broil, roast, bake, slow cook, steam, reheat, defrost, refrigerate and do French-style sous vide…
Opinion
Schwab: MAGA Republicans standing their (shaky) ground
Threatened by reality, shooters, lawmakers and Fox News are sticking to their poorly aimed guns.
Life
Let blooms be your guide when pruning clematis vines
Here are some tips for cutting back various varieties based on whether blooms appear on new growth, old…
Opinion
Saunders: Is Bud Light trying to sell beer or gender transition?
Their new spokeswoman can do as she likes, but what’s behind Bud’s appeal to ‘inclusivity’?
Life
Living through the loss of beloved pets
Because our four-legged friends’ lifespans are 10-15 years, we eventually will need to say goodbye. Here are ways…
Life
Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island showcases nature
The 150-acre wonderland, the former home of a timber magnate and his wife, is a beautiful place to…
Opinion
Schwab: Are we seeing some pushback against GOP overreach?
Thank the Tennessee legislature, Rep. Jim Jordan, a Texas judge and its governor, among others.
Life
The Whistling Gardener: Lawn alternatives to consider (or not)
It’s tempting to look into substitutes for the traditional grass lawn. However, even alternatives require work, at least…
Opinion
Burke: In normal times, we can argue gray areas; now isn’t normal
There are no shades of gray when the debate is obscured by attacks on ‘woke’ and accusations of…
Opinion
Harrop: Protect free speech with clarity and rule enforcement
Events at Stanford and in New York City show what’s necessary to allow public discourse.
Opinion
Saunders: Trump still walking over what should be wins for him
He could have used a weak case by the Manhattan D.A. to his advantage. Instead he repeated his…
Life
Imagine Children’s Museum gets better and better
From a realistic pretend crane to a life-size recreation of the Snohomish bicycle tree, the Everett museum will…