Opinion
Saunders: Don’t hold your breath on Biden’s border policy
His visit to the border is likely to repeat the message to leave the problem to Congress to…
Life
Tackling home organization one step at a time
Got 10 minutes? Spend it cleaning a corner of the kitchen. You can get a lot done in…
Life
More insights on parenting successfully
Be specific when giving praise, ignore minor bad behavior and more tips from child psychologist Paul Schoenfeld.
Opinion
Harrop: Biden shut down American energy? Check the gas pumps
As oil and gas production has resumed, prices have dropped. And the U.S. is the leading LNG exporter.
Opinion
Burke: My forecast for 2023: Count on lots of Trump headlines
Trump’s legal woes over Jan. 6, documents, his taxes and more will occupy much of the coming year.
Opinion
Saunders: Trump’s final days read like script for a bad flick
Mike Pence’s refusal to leave the Capitol may be what kept insurrectionists at bay on Jan. 6, 2021.
Life
Slow down and enjoy ‘quiet time’ in the Snohomish County garden
A quietly serene winter garden is the perfect place to escape the chaos of everyday life.
Opinion
Harrop: Santos’ lies weren’t just lies; they were dumb lies
Rep.-elect George Santos is a poor liar. It’s shameful that political and media veterans didn’t bother to check…
Life
New Year’s Day is a time for reflection
Focus on what you want to nurture in yourself in 2023. Pick one or two qualities you would…
Life
High school seniors, get set to be linked with 2023 forever
Some day, you’ll be mocked like you make fun of people who graduated in, say, 1996.
Opinion
Alicia’s View: New columnist invites community discussion
An Edmonds resident since 2014, Crank hopes to foster civil exchanges each month on a range of local…
Opinion
Schwab: Yes, let’s say hello to George Soros
Comparing records, most might rather associate with George Soros than with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Life
Counting our blessings during the holiday season
As we gather to ring in the new year, take a moment to share your gratitude with loved…
Opinion
Harrop: DeSantis serves up Kool-Aid to his own GOP voters
What does he think he accomplishes by scaring off Republicans from vaccines that can save their lives?
Opinion
Saunders: If not McCarthy as House Speaker, what about Musk?
It’s not clear what five GOP holdouts objecting to McCarthy think they’ll accomplish, but they might block him.
Life
Ten Ways to ruin Christmas: a DIY tutorial
No surprise, forgetting to water the Christmas tree is on the list.
Opinion
Schwab: Our columnist does his best to get in the holiday spirit
But in prose or in verse, the nation is worse, if democracy’s fall is Trump’s curse.
Opinion
Harrop: TikTok, your time on Americans’ phones should be up
The app is dangerous, not because its addictive, but because it can allow China to spy and propagandize.
Opinion
Harrop: No justice in letting mentally ill live on the streets
The public has a right to public spaces but must provide services and housing to those in need…
Opinion
Burke: Gratitude for those who go out, but may not come back
The dedication of many comes into focus for those whose jobs entail the possibility this is their last…