Opinion
Schwab: Finding meaning, purpose in ancient points of light
Why fight for the future of humanity? You need only consider the past in a telescope’s field of…
Opinion
Saunders: California’s Newsom picks on Florida to boost name
A little deeper digging shows the Golden State doesn’t stack up well against the Sunshine State.
Opinion
Sullivan: Pundits should take hint and stop predicting future
Some high-profile predictions have come back to bite several top pundits; you’d think they had learned by now.
Life
How many choices are too many for children?
Today’s parents have given their kids more power and control than previous generations. But there needs to be…
Life
Jennifer Bardsley’s new novel is full of memories
She overcame transient global amnesia to complete the book set in a fictional waterfront Washington town.
Opinion
Harrop: Democrats don’t help themselves with dumb appeals
Just when they see some light in the midterms, they make silly statements about gas prices and inflation.
Life
‘Evolution’ coneflowers just keep getting better and better
Traditionally, they came in two colors — purple and white. Now, growers produce them in yellow, red, orange…
Opinion
Schwab: Conservative court created with these rulings in mind
The Supreme Court’s slate of opinions threatens to cement in place minority control of government.
Opinion
Burke: With many fires to fight, where to aim extinguisher?
For most, our political donations to support candidates are limited. How do we direct our dollars?
Opinion
Harrop: Time to put gripes aside; Biden is doing a good job
He shouldn’t be blamed for gas prices or inflation or for refusing a bad deal on a prisoner…
Opinion
Saunders: U.S. policy luring people to risky border crossing
Providing amnesty to those who have previously crossed illegally will only lead to more deaths.
Opinion
Sullivan: Weekly 2 more newspapers close as ‘news desert’ grows
Without a reliable source of local news, false information spreads and democracy falters.
Life
So-called relaxing summer vacations can wear you out
To truly enjoy a family getaway, tone down your expectations. Everything won’t be picture-perfect.
Life
An inside look at how law enforcement works
A pregnant mother. A man who rescues abused horses and donkeys. A new father. A softball coach. These…
Life
July checklist for Snohomish County gardeners
After a slow start to summer, things should take off this month. So keep planting and nurturing.
Opinion
Schwab: May it please the court; because the rest of us aren’t
The Supreme Court’s ‘Sanctimonious Six’ have enshrined a theocratic plutocracy in the the law.
Life
Jennifer Bardsley’s fighting COVID-19 with vaccines and TLC
But even with vaccinations, the disease is scary for people like her with less than robust immune systems.
Life
Coming home for the summer: Your college student and you
It can be tough going and conflicts will arise, but don’t worry, parents — they’ll be back in…
Opinion
Sullivan: Press’ new beat: alert public to autocratic threats
A new report advises journalists on the threats to democracy and how to effectively report those stories.
Opinion
Harrop: Our gun laws have to reckon with guns and crime
Guns offer security, yet they pose a danger in homes. Our laws have to confront both realities.