A few weeks ago Dana and I decided we were going to drive on the Mukilteo ferry and head over to Whidbey Island for the day with stops at the Bayview Farmers Market (Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), the …

Editor’s note: The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a news release saying it was requesting information from Washington and California about "transgender policies." State Superintendent …

For generations, children have attended school to develop proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Of these three essential skills, reading, including decoding words, understanding their …

For many of us, our cellphone is more than a convenience; it is a vital link to our families, our finances, and the digital world. We often think of it as a secure device, protected by a passcode. …

In this modern time of multiple truths and trusting your gut, it seems more and more acceptable for folks, even those in positions of power or authority, to play a little fast and loose with the …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s enrolled in original Medicare. Can …

I recently climbed into a red-light therapy booth at Tropical Tan expecting little more than an interesting experience. Instead, I came away wondering whether we've spent decades thinking about light …

Every time I wander around downtown Edmonds, I think, “It would be impossible to fit any other amazing businesses down here.” We are so fortunate to have so many creative and dedicated small …

If you email a European college professor any time after Friday at 4 p.m., they will not respond to you until after the following Monday’s lecture. Trust me, I speak from experience. Though my …

The future of Mukilteo’s waterfront has become complicated. Although our past direction was clear, the plan we thought was taking shape apparently isn’t the plan anymore. Even the temporary …

Dear Savvy Senior, I turn 62 early next year and plan to retire soon after. Most advice says I should wait to claim Social Security because my monthly benefit will be higher. But with all the recent …

If you’ve been reading my Worship columns here over the years, you have probably figured out that I tend to write about the Bible. In fancy terms, it’s called expository preaching. A famous green …

Whatever happened to the idea of agreeing to disagree? When two people accept their different views, stop arguing, and move on to a less contentious topic? It seems to me to be a polite way to keep …

The only thing I know about mental health is that it's hard to tame my own brain. I have a tendency to have too many ideas rattling around upstairs, to the point of overwhelming myself. …

I am pleased to see that the City of Mukilteo and the City Council have finally identified some of the planned expenditures from the Speed Camera/Public Safety Fund. As I have said before, “good …