As we enter the busy holiday season, many of us may be feeling stressed, anxious, and lonely. An easy way to combat these feelings and help to increase our mood is the simple act of smiling. …

The eight-day festival of Hanukkah begins this year on Thursday evening, Dec. 7. Hanukkah is one of our "lighter" holidays. It is not celebrated at the synagogue with solemn prayer services. …

A new club year began for Kiwanis Club of Mukilteo, and its Board of Directors is looking forward to another successful year. Now in its 26th year in the community, the club plans to continue …

Now that the tally is near final, I am encouraged that nearly 3,800 of our citizens placed their trust in me to serve as a representative on their behalf. This is a responsibility I take seriously …

About this time last year, the school district launched its first strategic plan in about 20 years. After over a year of gathering feedback from students, staff, families, and community members, and …

In this edition of Reality Check we’ll delve into the City’s proposed automated traffic safety cameras (RCW 46.63.170) on SR-525 southbound near Fourth Street (Rosehill Community Center/public …

I’ve been reading up on the early history of the universe. It is stuff that really can blow your head back and expand your mind. For example, Mars once had surface water much as Earth does. The …

Thank you to everyone who supported, encouraged, voted for, and contributed to my successful campaign for City Council! I am so very grateful, honored, and humbled by the validation of my …

From Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 is National Book Week, and with this in mind, who of us has not heard the saying “goody two shoes?” Today, those mildly derogatory words are defined by the Oxford Language …

"It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?" – Henry David Thoreau Busy is how most of us begin (and persist through) our days. A normal morning …

I am praying more lately. Of course, as a Christian and a pastor I have believed in the necessity of prayer for decades. But it is all too easy not to pray. The to-do list shouts at us. The …

During the Christmas holiday season last year, over $900 million was spent on gifts in our country. Most of those gifts had one thing in common: mining. When we purchase a product for others or …

I recently had the opportunity to visit a gun range and practice shooting a handgun. My particular handgun was a Sig-Sauer – considered among the best of the 9mm weapons. There is an indoor gun …

Those of us who wore an armed forces uniform know when the late evening voice came over the compound loudspeaker “mail call” smiles came to many of our faces. For those who received mail, their …

Lighten up while you still can Don't even try to understand Just find a place to make your stand And take it easy. – The Eagles Many recognize just about every song of the many …

In February 2023, the Brookings Institute and the Public Religion Research Institute conducted a survey. They asked the question, “Do you agree or disagree that God intended America to be a new …

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m currently enrolled in original Medicare but have been thinking about switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many of the Medicare …