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Support our sailors

Mukilteo Kiwanis organized a partnership of the City, Chamber, South Everett-Mukilteo Rotary and Kiwanis to adopt and support the sailors and families of the USS John Paul Jones, home based in …

County budget: Different and similar to your household one

Most of us know what it's like to sit at the kitchen table and make the numbers work for our expenses and revenue. Over the past year, grocery prices in our area rose 4.5%, and energy costs jumped …

Anxiety and Aging

Worry has a way of creeping in as we get older. It can show up in a variety of ways, including sleepless nights, restlessness, or unexplained physical discomfort. If you have noticed that you are …

Living in the upside down

Is the portal to the Upside Down, that dark, alternate universe (depicted in the Netflix series “Stranger Things”), finally closing after Nov. 3? The 2026 election is eliciting hopes of …

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Is There a Third Way? Finding Common Ground in a Divided World

We live in a world that seems increasingly divided. Whether the conversation involves politics, theology, sexuality, race, immigration, or culture, we are often encouraged to choose a side. We find …

The Snohomish County budget is different, and similar, to your household budget

Most of us know what it's like to sit at the kitchen table and make the numbers work for our expenses and revenue. Over the past year, grocery prices in our area rose 4.5%, and energy costs jumped …

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Dare to Be a Daniel

The Biblical Book of Daniel is an interesting read for many reasons, not the least of which is that in the first six chapters God consistently shows His commitment to the covenant He made with …

County budget relies heavily on taxes and fees

As families across Snohomish County continue to face rising costs, local government should be looking for ways to ease the financial burden on taxpayers, not add to it. The County executive’s …

Can’t sleep? Help is available

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 70 and have struggled with sleep for years. I often wake up in the middle of the night and can’t quiet my mind enough to fall back asleep. Would seeing a sleep specialist …

5 days to Election Day: Your local school bond proposal

With five days until the Nov. 3 election, voters will decide on Mukilteo School District’s proposed $400 million construction bond. The proposal would address needs at every school, caring for …

You have a voice. VOTE!

My husband, Rod, and I believe that what most people want is to live in peace and harmony, in an atmosphere of love and acceptance for all. The world right now is filled with fear, manifesting …

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Vote Yes on I-638 and I-001

I-638 will keep boys out of girls’ sports. Opponents are trying to scare people by saying it would require genital inspections, as if girls would be subject to inspections by some coach. In …

Redefining legacy as we age

When most people hear the word "legacy," they think of wills, trusts, and inheritance. But as we age, the question of what we leave behind has a much broader answer. Our legacy is not merely what we …

When home care isn’t enough

Dear Savvy Senior, My mother has several chronic health conditions and needs a home caregiver to help with daily activities. I know she wants to stay at home as long as possible, but how do I know …

Schools: Richer places for everyone

Every student brings interests, talents, ideas, and experiences that enrich our schools. We want each of them to feel welcomed, build friendships, and know they have something valuable to contribute. …

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Time for a change

Holy Smokes! There is an election approaching and we need to get our ballots in. Amongst the citizen initiatives there is a pivotal race in Snohomish County for 21st Legislative District Rep. between …

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