Opinion
Harrop: Sururbs’ moderate voters will remember being duped
The Republicans’ silence over its fakes and nut-jobs, like Santos and Pena, won’t be forgotten.
Life
How do we teach our children to be mindful consumers?
A few ground rules, on screen time especially, will help adults raise kids with the capacity to amuse…
Life
This injury changed me from a ‘human-doing’ to a ‘human-being’
A painful torn calf muscle doesn’t require surgery — just a LOT of rest. So pass the Advil…
Opinion
Schwab: Good morning, class; welcome to Hypocrisy 101
Today’s topics: GOP criticism of Biden and silence on Trump, fabulist George and performative outrage.
Opinion
Saunders: House GOP has right idea but no path to budget sanity
A balanced budget in 10 years sounds good, but Republicans can’t get there on cuts alone.
Life
Is there a rose bush in your gardening future?
Now is the time to browse local garden centers for these sun-loving, repeat-blooming treasures.
Opinion
Burke: Times change, but the need for local news remains
It’s fine to be upset with a change in delivery and morning rituals, but you’re still an informed…
Opinion
Harrop: ‘Sorry’ easy for bros who lie about money, success
Sam Bankman-Fried and George Santos have framed their crimes as ‘these things happen’ misdemeanors.
Life
Her EV is fun to drive, but a real problem at the car wash
“Never again,” she vows after a white-knuckle trip through the Brown Bear tunnel. Then she remembers she bought…
Life
The pursuit of joy brings meaning to our lives
The pursuit of happiness isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Joy is more enduring than simply getting…
Opinion
Schwab: McCarthy is House Speaker, but who has the mic?
A chaotic caucus that forced 15 votes pursues conspiracies and a debunked defunding of the IRS.
Opinion
Harrop: Biden’s steps improve border security, but more needed
Democrats and Republicans could help by backing an E-Verify requirement for all employers.
Life
January is a great month for learning more at gardening classes
With the pandemic ebbing (knocks on wood), the classes have moved from Zoom back to in-person venues.
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.