Who among us doesn’t have an idea what prejudice means? But to be clear, I define a prejudice when a person bases their negative views on someone or a group belonging to an “inferior” …

On Wednesday evening, April 1, the Jewish community here in Western Washington and around the world will begin the celebration of Passover. At the heart of this holiday is the Seder—a ritual meal …

Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe …

Adults and parents know for sure that our neighborhood playgrounds challenge our children not only physically, but also serve as wonderful tools for helping them develop their social skills.  …

As a WSU Extension Master Gardener, people often look to me for expert answers – and the truth is, none of us has all the answers. That’s exactly why our Plant Clinics operate as a team. When a …

Last weekend, Edmonds celebrated International Women’s Day at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The theme of the 2026 commemoration was “Give to Gain,” and the program included a thoughtful mix of …

Well, we made it to March. Daylight Savings Time started Sunday, the cherry blossoms and daffodils are starting to pop, and we finally got all our Christmas decorations packed away. If it’s been …

I am happy to advise you that, although every day should be our happy day, March 20 has been officially designated the International Day for Happiness. I will guess that the way the majority of …

Hello friends! In U.S. Navy boot camp, they fairly tortured us, consciously putting us through the wringer, literally pushing us to our limits in order to discern which of the recruits will maturely …

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? --Almost 80 …

Talking with some friends about the Bowl in Edmonds, we were remarking on the sheer number of restaurants and markets, haunts and diners, bars and watering holes, and even wineries and distilleries. …

The digital world offers seniors connection and convenience, but it has also opened a new way to target the senior community: Age-old cons are being supercharged by cutting-edge technology. As …

You might know something about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Stanton, and Lucy Stone. But what do you know about a local publicist and nationally known suffragist? March is the month when we bring …

Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire next year. …

As the crescent moon was sighted last week, Ramadan began for Muslims in Mukilteo and around the world. This year, I would like to share the purpose and power of Ramadan and highlight some special …

It all started in 2007, when my wife Karen and I visited historic sites between Portland, Maine, and Boston, often stopping at military grave sites. It was touching to see an American flag at every …