Yes, as a nation we have reached the young age of 250 years. During this celebration, we must continue to read, listen, watch, and talk about how we got here – and where we collectively go from …

Every May, we observe Older Americans Month, a time not merely to acknowledge the gray in our hair or the years behind us, but to celebrate the profound ongoing contributions of our elders. …

The Sno-Isle Libraries Third Graders Read Together program makes reading fun, prepares students to thrive in school, and sparks a lifelong love of learning. The program features book nominees from …

Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? --Cautious Senior …

A few years ago, I went on a bike ride to the Snoqualmie Tunnel trail with a bunch of the young men in our church. It is about 2.5 miles long, but as you go down the tunnel there is a point where you …

Currently, I live with a view of the Muckleshoot Casino and see its fireworks displays advertising their “Boom City” and heralding their upcoming end-of-June fireworks display. With …

July 2026 marks 250 years of America's existence. So let's take a short look back at what the Red Coats called a treasonous civil war. A rebellion where loved ones, neighbors at first, learn to …

As we move toward summer, many of us begin thinking about vacations, sunshine, slower schedules, and hopefully a little breathing room. For some, summer brings rest. For others, it simply brings a …

June is PTSD Awareness Month. It’s time to think about, read about, and discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Being a mental health professional, and for insurance purposes, if I billed an …

Last week, while hiking in Olympic National Park beneath towering evergreens and surrounded by the quiet beauty that makes the Pacific Northwest so unique, I had a chance to reflect and appreciate. I …

Here is an example of what I see when I read. “The very large god was nuning down the street.” Yes, and challengingly, I am one of those USA 15-20 percenters. Embarrassingly, I do have a …

Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need one? --Planning Ahead Dear Planning, …

As a young child, I would garden with my father, and our conversations always revolved around “The Art of Living” as he called it. Creating a destination where you want to stay and spend quality …

On May 20,  City Manager Martin Yamamoto, Mayor Stephanie Vignal, and Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Duque brought their audience up to date on the State of the City for 2026. Clearly, what our city …

For decades, governments at the local, state, and federal levels have approached homelessness and addiction with good intentions. At this point, billions of dollars have been poured into programs, …