Opinion
Harrop: New York’s Mayor Adams leader the Democrats need
Adams approaches crime and homelessness as he does his party’s left: directly and with no apologies.
Life
The keys to coping with an inevitability of life: worry
Be prepared, have realistic expectations, and be confident in your inner strength and resources.
Life
Ten years of columns later, a celebration of place, journalism
Jennifer Bardsley reflects on writing 520 installments of “I Brake for Moms.”
Opinion
Schwab: Why skipping special diet is just what doctor ordered
A surgeon’s attempts to quiet a wife’s concerns about stomach surgery are upset by a dietician.
Opinion
Harrop: Bernie and his ‘bros’ get some blame for the end of Roe
Remember that it was his attacks on Hillary Clinton that Trump parroted to an Electoral College win.
Opinion
Burke: Two tracks to taking back democracy in next election
Sane voters, yes, need to oppose the crazy claims of the GOP and consider Democrats’ accomplishments.
Life
Our teens are in crisis — what can parents do?
There has been an epidemic of anxiety and depression among teens, especially during the pandemic.
Opinion
Sullivan: Media fell for ‘pro-life’ rhetoric, creating a mess
The phrase allowed abortion opponents to unfairly claim the moral high ground and weaponize the debate.
Life
Grandmothers deserve to be honored on Mother’s Day, too
Columnist Jennifer Bardsley’s grandma left a lasting imprint on her heart.
Life
May is the time to plant fun, colorful and enjoyable annuals
Pay no attention to the anti-annuals dogmatists. Annuals are the accents and drama that tie gardens together.
Opinion
Schwab: Think ‘why bother voting’? You may soon be right
Having made voting most accessible to Republicans the walls protecting rights are now coming down.
Life
Her kitchen is a killing field for invading ants
With the bugs marching across the floor, it’s time to bring out the big pesticidal guns.
Life
These days, the innocence of childhood is more fleeting than ever
In recent weeks, a man armed with an automatic weapon shot and injured 10 people in a subway…
Life
Oh, the exhilaration of shiny, happy new spring growth
The amazing array of new foliage emerging this time of year rivals the blooming of flowers.
Opinion
Burke: Could there be a better fit of voter and candidate?
Here’s what the rest of us are up against: the MAGA crowd and the Republicans who pander to…
Life
Absolutely nothing gets past the neighborhood watch
Crime has increased in her corner of suburban Edmonds. The best protection? Neighbors.
Life
Does love last? Can we keep the home fires burning?
Don’t take your partner for granted, Paul Schoenfeld advises. Strive to connect with — all day, every day.
Opinion
Schwab: Mask ruling just the start for conservative courts
Thank Trump, McConnell and the Federalist Society for reversing decades of constitutional liberties.
Life
All hail the lowly ‘pigsqueak,’ the Bergenia from Great Britain
This plant will literally grow anywhere in the garden, and looks breathtaking this time of year.
Opinion
Harrop: When pieces of cloth become social battlegrounds
Now it’s your choice to wear or not wear a mask. Can we peacefully leave that decision to…