Dear editor, As a now retired physician allergist and asthma specialist, protecting our communities from climate change related extreme weather is important to me because I have seen the ill effects …

For children ages 5 through 17, September may be the most important month of the school year. It is a time to reestablish routines, refocus on learning, and build habits that support success …

It’s an unseen epidemic. Many older adults have a secret that leaves them feeling deeply ashamed: They have been scammed. It might be a phone call from a fake "grandchild" in trouble. It could be a …

On Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., the City Council will hold the final public hearing on rezoning our Central Waterfront Park from Open Space to Waterfront Mixed Use, clearing the way for commercial development …

Psalm 139:14 says, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” It is a testament of awe and gratitude to God for the complexity and …

I used to dread fall, the October clean-up, the fading blooms, the way everything suddenly looked empty. A far cry from the fullness and color of summer. The garden goes …

Surprises can be deadly. A devastating flood recently hit Nepal and China. A glacier collapse caused a massive flood that killed over 1,300 people and left more than 5,000 missing. The flood …

Our dear dog, Bingley, died recently. Named for Mr. Bingley in Jane Austen’s #Pride and Prejudice,# our Bingley was an apricot-blond standard poodle who stood tall and elegant. A people-oriented …

My oldest child, a gregarious, dazzling 5-year-old, starts kindergarten next week. Like many young families staring down the tail end of summer, we are leaving behind the cozy preschool years and …

“If you hadn’t been you, where would I be?”- Dolly Parton As we learned or were reminded by the numerous social media posts, many news articles, and frequent TV news pieces, Dolly Parton …

Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors this fall and whether there are any …

Mukilteo prides itself on connection – neighbors who look out for one another, families who choose this city because it feels safe, welcoming, and full of opportunity. Yet one group’s voices …

After the breakup of the USSR, the U.S. Agency for International Development sent me to Lithuania to help restructure their banking system and train examiners. A fellow Lithuanian who worked at …

It seems like the holidays sneak up faster every year, and I’m already on the lookout for that one unique gift, the kind you can’t find in a big-box aisle. Recently I read that BFG Supply …

 The Mukilteo Food Bank has been open since 1979 as a pantry and officially as a food bank since 2002. They have had many community partners over the years – partners who embrace the …

Earlier this month, the Snohomish County Council voted to impose two significant tax and fee increases, including a 0.1% countywide sales tax increase and a $20 annual increase in car tab fees for …