Opinion
Saunders: Homeless encampments that pose threats should go
State and local governments — and courts — need to end this toxic stew, for everyone’s sake, the…
Life
The blended-families challenge requires patience, maturity
Don’t expect miracles — it can be rough going for some time. Get professional help if you need…
Life
COVID-19’s behind her except for a nagging cough
But things might have been much different — in a bad way — without testing and vaccines.
Opinion
Comment: Whatever Biden’s problems are, age isn’t one of them
A president needs a deep well of knowledge and good people to handle the details. Biden has both.
Life
Warmer weather means brighter, hotter colors in the garden
Here are seven plants that will bring a blazing pop of color to your outdoor spaces.
Opinion
Schwab: Politicians, like doctors, should be open to change
Closed minds and a refusal to accept new information makes for bad doctors but good Trumpists.
Opinion
Saunders: Biden’s fist bump with MBS wasn’t the problem
Instead, the problems include discouraging domestic oil production and overlooking China’s genocide.
Opinion
Sullivan: A new oasis of information pops up in a news desert
Years after losing its weekly paper, a Connecticut town is getting back its local source of information.
Life
When bad things happen t0 good people
Unfortunately, painful life experiences are inevitable. But they help us develop and mature, and teach us compassion for…
Life
Fitness takes flight at new aerial studio in Lynnwood
Jennifer Bardsley finds benefits and “silk kisses” from doing aerial yoga at Lynnwood studio.
Opinion
Sullivan: Why Jan. 6 hearings have dominated the news cycle
Their newsworthiness, quick pace and compelling participants have earned the attention of press and public.
Opinion
Harrop: The problem when ‘baby got back,’ surgically
Plastic surgery to augment women’s buttocks is expensive, dangerous and — in the end — degrading.
Life
3 new “pee gee” hydrangeas for gardeners to salivate over
These new shrubs boast better flower color and, in some cases, more compact forms that fit better in…
Opinion
Schwab: We can’t say we’re clueless as to Republicans’ agenda
In ways intentional and unintentional, the party has laid out state and national plans. Don’t ignore it.
Opinion
Burke: Go east, and see the sights that helped make America
And even if you only travel by armchair, get to know these places from books, movies and music.
Life
A personal journal can become your own time machine
Recording your daily thoughts and experiences can help you later see how you’ve developed and changed.
Life
Family takes a mystery trip that’s full of adventure
Her family was minutes away from leaving on a road trip, but there was a catch — they…
Opinion
Harrop: Enough with ‘pregnant people’; it’s the wrong fight
Trans men and women have bigger concerns than dictionary definitions. Stick to real battles.
Opinion
Sullivan: Worst of Trump’s minions, Bannon, may get jail time
More than selling the lies of his boss, Bannon encouraged the worst behavior from Trump and his supporters.
Life
A tropical treasure that is hardy for the Northwest
Begonia grandis need not be treated as an annual in the Northwest maritime garden. It will brighten any…