Opinion
Burke: Protecting Ukraine and ‘the peace of all countries’
We can pray that sanctions will cut deep enough to work, but the world must stand against Putin.
Opinion
Saunders: Should equity efforts cost kids who work to excel?
A Virginia school district wants to diversify its elite high school, but that will exclude some Asian students.
Life
Tiny Crockpot is a big help for cook — at least for now
You can make yummy things like spinach-artichoke dip in it. Plus, it’s so darn cute.
Opinion
Schwab: A pregnant pause in popultion growth may be necessary
With capitalism needing to solve several pressing issues, perhaps slowing our roll makes sense.
Opinion
Harrop: Clean energy best weapon against Putin’s aggression
Renewable energy sources can rob Russia of the economic influence it wields because of fossil fuels.
Opinion
Harrop: Democrats show they can wrest control from fringe
Now it’s Republicans’ turn to do they same and show the door to cowardly and unprincipled leaders.
Opinion
Saunders: Durham report shows how media outlets were duped
Yet, still, the New York Times insists the story is too complicated to be of interest to readers.
Opinion
Schwab: How Mukilteo schools avoided a mockery of history
The decision regarding ‘Mockingbird’ in Mukilteo high schools isn’t close to the bans sought elsewhere.
Life
Garden tasks to tackle during Prunuary — er, February
Sharpen those pruning tools and get to work — spring is just around the corner.
Opinion
Burke: Get out a pencil and open the paper; it’s quiz time
Test your knowledge, if not your incredulity, of recent events with this pop quiz.
Opinion
Schwab: ‘Legitimate political discourse’ took the wrong course
Once the party of ‘law and order,’ the GOP now professes a love of lawlessness and autocratic rule.
Life
Want to plant a rose for Valentine’s Day? You have options
There is a reason roses are considered the queen of flowers. And now is the time to plant…
Opinion
Saunders: What some parents have right about rejecting books
One book, ‘Sex is a Funny Word,’ discusses topics that many parents might rather schools leave to them.
Life
Everybody needs to be patient with and sensitive to others
No matter how frustrated you get, you can’t impose your expectations on others.
Opinion
Schwab: What weighs on one’s mind when a surgeon ‘plays God’
Before it’s in ‘God’s hands,’ a doctor’s conscience must consider if saving a life is best for the…
Life
The gray days of February are time to plant blueberries
The delicious superfood berries are supremely easy to grow here. And they’re great-looking landscape plants, too.
Opinion
Saunders: Big cities have found a home for chaos and crime
Progressive policies are leaving violent criminals, often homeless, on streets to victimize others.
Opinion
Burke: Speculation is fun but little comes for betting on it
It’s what the cable news channels and pundits fill time with waiting for real news to happen.
Life
It’s important to be the person you want your kids to become
Be thoughtful about the seeds you want to nurture in your child’s life. These seeds, when watered and…
Life
Yes, our kids really do need digital skills for the future
Rather than asking teens “Why are you spending so much time on your phone,” we should be asking…