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?
Opinion
Burke: Haven’t Americans had enough of Republican lies?
Take your pick: George Santos’ or scores of others’; lies for political gain are wearing thin on most.
Opinion
Comment: Anti-cop riot in Atlanta was out-of-town thuggery
A protest against a police training facility was an opportunity for antifa followers to wield violence.
Opinion
Alicia’s View: Our differences can describe and not divide
A respectful exchange of thoughts can provide a better understanding of our individual positions.
Life
Fine-tune your coping skills for when life gets difficult
Here are four ways to develop healthy ways to deal with the stress that inevitably comes our way.
Life
My house was clean three weeks ago. Sorry you missed it
Sticker-shock quotes from housecleaning businesses inform a mom just what her labor is worth.
Opinion
Schwab: Can this political party be saved? From itself?
Consider the GOP’s current leaders; will it even take two years for voters to have had enough?
Life
Fruit tree season is upon us. Choose wisely
Unlike growing veggies, fruit trees are a long-term investment, so make sure you start out on the right…