Life
Paul Schoenfeld on friendships throughout the life cycle
With the pandemic shutdown in the past, now is a good time to reach out and establish new…
Opinion
Schwab: Indicting Trumpism in the court of public opinion
While the jury is out until 2024, consider the most recent counts of democratic malfeasance.
Life
Pops of color: For vibrant blooms, plant bulbs in April
Marysville’s Steve Smith on how and where to plant dahlias, lilies and other summer superstars.
Opinion
Saunders: Dominion’s suit of Fox News shoots the messenger
If the voting machine maker wants to sue, it should turn its lawyers on Trump and his confederates.
Life
Even a budget-conscious spring-break staycation can be a blast
Between Snohomish, Skagit and Island counties, there’s plenty to do right in your own backyard
Life
How to combat your kids’ common complaints about homework
It seems to me that over the years, kids are getting more homework. It’s not uncommon for first…
Opinion
Alicia’s View: We’ve got ‘receipts’ for others’ words; same goes for us
With local elections this year, let’s build strong communities by holding ourselves to account too.
Opinion
Schwab: The threat from a weaponized Republican Party
With baseball bat in hand, Trump calls to arms (or tacit approval) those who would overthrow the Republic.
Life
This chair brings together two icons of colonial America
This Harvard University Windsor chair is just one of many variations on so-called stick furniture.
Opinion
Burke: Even when they can’t define it, here’s how they use ‘woke’
MAGA Republicans use the term frequently to label, smear and vilify what they are threatened by.
Opinion
Harrop: If not donned in gray flannel, Gen Z eager for office
The white-collar world of office life may offer some continuity and stability to zoomers.
Opinion
Saunders: Easy Narcan access might normalize opioid overdoses
There’s a place for harm reduction, but the OD-reversing drug shouldn’t be widely distributed.
Life
Milestone birthdays make parents ask: where did the time go?
From cake frosting in their hair to the car keys in their hands, it all goes by so…
Opinion
Schwab: Trump’s GOP defenders get busy in face of Stormy weather
While assuring no one is ‘under the law,’ Trump’s excuse team are already obfuscating and misdirecting.
Life
Lessons spring from what does and does not winter over
Taking stock of how your garden fared through the cold, wet months will help you plant for the…
Life
The name for decorated pottery like this can be deceiving
Mocha pottery is made from clay and features colorful patterns painted over a white glaze.
Opinion
Harrop: Governors, ‘woke’ or not, leave boycotts to consumers
State governments shouldn’t be dictating business decisions. Consumers can use their influence.
Opinion
Saunders: Of all schools, Stanford Law should know better
If you’re educating future lawyers, what does drowning out debate teach your students.
Life
Roll up your sleeves and tackle these 15 spring cleaning steps
A lot of work? Sure. But it beats paying $800 for a cleaning service to do all this…
Life
What to do when a co-worker makes you miserable
It’s counterintuitive, but you need to get to know that person better. You don’t need to be friends…