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…
Opinion
Schwab: Finding meaning, purpose in ancient points of light
Why fight for the future of humanity? You need only consider the past in a telescope’s field of…
Opinion
Saunders: California’s Newsom picks on Florida to boost name
A little deeper digging shows the Golden State doesn’t stack up well against the Sunshine State.
Opinion
Sullivan: Pundits should take hint and stop predicting future
Some high-profile predictions have come back to bite several top pundits; you’d think they had learned by now.
Life
How many choices are too many for children?
Today’s parents have given their kids more power and control than previous generations. But there needs to be…
Life
Jennifer Bardsley’s new novel is full of memories
She overcame transient global amnesia to complete the book set in a fictional waterfront Washington town.
Opinion
Harrop: Democrats don’t help themselves with dumb appeals
Just when they see some light in the midterms, they make silly statements about gas prices and inflation.
Life
‘Evolution’ coneflowers just keep getting better and better
Traditionally, they came in two colors — purple and white. Now, growers produce them in yellow, red, orange…