“Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance.”  - Afrika Bombaataa During a chat with a dear friend last year, we learned that we shared a mutual appreciation for …

As it happens, we had a landscaping service at our home today. The owner, upon completion of their work, mentioned that he saw a group of orcas swimming just off the waterfront directly in front of …

Now that the 2024 legislative session in Olympia is in the history books, I can't but wonder how many might wonder what happened to Sen. John Lovick’s Senate Bill 6288? But before I answer …

The Tilton River, which flows southwest from Mount Rainier and into the Cowlitz River, was named for – probably named by – one James Tilton. He was the surveyor general of Washington …

Now that the 2024 legislative session in Olympia is in the history books, I can't but wonder how many might wonder what happened to Sen. John Lovick’s Senate Bill 6288? But before I answer …

I have a Black friend. Actually, we’ve known each other for several years, so it feels more natural to say I have a friend, Kelvin, who happens to be Black. Our skin color is only an …

An eagle flies over your head. You see a heron fishing in a pond. You notice a fawn peeking at you through some bushes with big glassy eyes. These and many other experiences are common with …

Editor’s note: The Beacon is pleased to debut a new monthly pet advice column by Everett-based certified dog trainer Nina Packebush. Her goal is to enhance, improve, and celebrate your …

Oh boy, it’s tax season. You may be one who plans year-round organizing your documents or maybe one who starts thinking about it in February. Either way, for most of us it is stressful. Do …

Perhaps you are out and about to explore near home, or you have friends in from out of town. Why not take in some beautiful Northwest art? Cascadia Art Museum continues to expose the art community to …

April Fool’s Day starts Natural Humor Month and, as I believe, a belly laugh a day keeps the doctors away. “Humor” is a relative word – it’s in the belly of the …

Death. What instantly comes to mind?  I don’t need to read this any further? When will I die? Will it be a slow one? What pain will it have on my loved ones? Where is the …

I have some good news today for all of you Worry Warts and Nervous Nellies. And people like me. We all worry too much. If you worry about money, careers, relationships, health, whatever, you're …

What is your go-to question when a conversation stalls or you are meeting someone for the first time? What was your first concert? Who would you invite to dinner if it could be anyone? …

Processed foods have been the latest nutrition super-villain and the subject of a lot of confusion and misinformation. They have been linked to cancer, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, …