Lift Every Voice Legacy (LEVL) presented its sixth annual tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The program was dedicated to the memory …

Hopefully, most of those reading this can recall their grandparents. The other day I was reflecting on one of Woody Allen’s constant themes. It is present in every one of his movies – …

Every year, something remarkable happens in the Skagit Valley. Thousands of snow geese migrate to the valley during the winter months. When they settle in the fields, the land can appear as …

You might know something about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, and Lucy Stone. But what do you know about a local publicist and nationally known suffragist? March is the month when we bring …

Yes, I’m a bit behind on Reality Check. Not because there’s nothing to write about, but because – from a Reality Check perspective – it’s overwhelming. My goal here is to provide a quick …

You might know something about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucy Stone. But what do you know about a local publicist and nationally known suffragist? March is the month when we …

Many of us are asking how we can truly express the unease we’re feeling about the direction our country is heading. In a democracy, the answer begins with participation. Voting, speaking out, …

What seems like many years ago now, I was taking a business management class at my university and we did a conceptual exercise that involved a compass. The scenario was, imagine that your plane …

On Wednesday evening, April 1, the Jewish community here in Western Washington and around the world will begin the celebration of Passover. At the heart of this holiday is the Seder—a ritual meal …

How do you know if you are aging well? You might check a mirror for gray hair or wrinkles, but your body gives you much better clues. The most honest answer to "how am I aging?" comes from what you …

On Wednesday evening, April 1, the Jewish community here in Western Washington and around the world will begin the celebration of Passover. At the heart of this holiday is the Seder—a ritual meal …

PSRC’s decision to label Mukilteo and Edmonds as “High‑Capacity Transit Communities” is a planning error built on assumptions that simply don’t match reality. The designation forces higher …

Brian Benzel, retired Edmonds superintendent, drilled into my head, “If a child is not reading at grade level by the end of third grade, it’s as serious as having a heart attack.” Recent …

Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe …

I agree with Councilmember Moon (March 5, 2026, Beacon) and the reason he is running against Strom Peterson to represent the 21st district. Many of us have been concerned for years with Strom …

As a WSU Extension Master Gardener, people often look to me for expert answers – and the truth is, none of us has all the answers. That’s exactly why our Plant Clinics operate as a team. When a …

“Shame must change sides.”– Gisèle Pelicot As we just marked International Women’s Day, it feels like this has been a rough few weeks, or months (or more) for women. The Epstein …