Life
Spring dreamin’: Cold, wet winter can’t keep a good gardener down
With better weather around the corner, now’s the time to explore new shrubs, trees, roses — even perennials…
Opinion
Burke: Where has all the poetry gone in our lives?
It really never left. Our state’s poet laureate says it’s more accessible now than it ever was.
Opinion
Saunders: Fox hosts’ texts show dangers of audience pandering
In playing to former President Trump’s MAGA base, Fox felt obliged to report what they wanted to hear.
Life
A guide to dating and the single parent
Here are five important points to consider, from clinical psychologist Paul Schoenfeld at the Everett Clinic.
Life
Old carpet is gross but has one redeeming quality
Asking “What’s the point of owning nice things?” marks a watershed moment for American consumerism.
Opinion
Schwab: If Fox’s hosts don’t believe the lies, why do viewers?
It’s all a play for ratings and stock price. So Fox News cynically feeds an insatiable thirst for…
Life
Creating a delightfully fragrant garden just makes good scents
As a garden center owner for over three decades, I have seen all types of gardeners come in…
Life
Life lessons teach value of love, learning and giving
It’s those attributes — not wealth, possessions or status — that give us a deep sense of appreciation…
Life
She’ll take two working legs and a nap, please
Water aerobics, physical therapy and grocery pick-up services have helped Jennifer Bardsley recover from an injury. Napping has…
Opinion
Schwab: Indeed, Sarah, the choice is between normal and crazy
Arkansas’ governor had that much right but neglected to check recent news as to which her party was.
Life
It’s show time: Let this festival renew your love of gardening
This week marks the beginning of the 33rd annual Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, which will run Feb.…
Opinion
Burke: Libraries open the door to literacy and democracy
Our democracy depends on informed voters; literacy offers the best path to education and information.
Opinion
Saunders: Debt ceiling or no, both sides need to compromise
There’s more debate over whom to blame, than on the realistic steps we can take toward the debt.
Life
Dealing with the challenges of chronic discomfort
It’s important to adopt an attitude of acceptance, and understand that while pain is inevitable, suffering is not.
Opinion
Schwab: China didn’t need balloon to see the crazy on display
Republicans’ false attacks, pandering to gun lobby and twisting of history are all on full view.
Life
Here’s your gardening to-do list for February. Step 1: pruning
Recess is over, it’s time for action
Opinion
Saunders: If Hunter Biden’s looking for cash, he’s in trouble
He hasn’t faced criminal charges before for his indiscretions, but that may be changing soon.
Life
Any way you slice it, that bread knife is dangerous
Their old bread knife was too dull. The new one is too sharp, apparently.
Life
Preparing for the natural end of our lives
Most of us don’t want to talk about death. But we need to be prepared for the inevitable.
Opinion
Schwab: Advice for Biden in his debt cliff negotiations: Don’t
If Republicans want to see budget cuts, shouldn’t they specify what to cut and not the Democrats?