We live in a world that seems increasingly divided. Whether the conversation involves politics, theology, sexuality, race, immigration, or culture, we are often encouraged to choose a side. We find …

A few people have ticked me off recently. All because I've told them I am visually impaired and virtually blind, and then revealed that I can still see things in the distance when lighting and …

Memorial Day is about honoring veterans who never made it home. Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, is about honoring those who did. Whether it’s thanking a veteran, hiring one or supporting a veteran-owned …

Most of us know what it's like to sit at the kitchen table and make the numbers work for our expenses and revenue. Over the past year, grocery prices in our area rose 4.5%, and energy costs jumped …

Communities across Washington are facing a common challenge: How do we make more housing options available while also making the permitting process easier, faster, and more predictable? In …

The Biblical Book of Daniel is an interesting read for many reasons, not the least of which is that in the first six chapters God consistently shows His commitment to the covenant He made with …

As families across Snohomish County continue to face rising costs, local government should be looking for ways to ease the financial burden on taxpayers, not add to it. The County executive’s …

Let Esperance residents decide their fate Please require a passing vote from the citizens of Esperance in order for the annexation to occur. It is important to note they have voted it down …

In high school, I got into a heated debate with a classmate over whether it was acceptable to wear pajama pants to school. He insisted that it was disrespectful to teachers and to academic …

Every October, downtown Edmonds transforms into something special. Sidewalks fill with superheroes, princesses, pirates, astronauts, and every imaginable creation a child's imagination can produce. …

South County Fire bond: Demand fiscal accountability South County Fire (SCF) wants taxpayers to approve $420 million to build and upgrade 16 fire stations. Before assuming another 25 years of …

When most people hear the word "legacy," they think of wills, trusts, and inheritance. But as we age, the question of what we leave behind has a much broader answer. Our legacy is not merely what we …

Thank you to the 21st District legislators As a Port of Edmonds commissioner, I want to thank our 21st District legislators, Sen. Marko Liias, Rep. Strom Peterson, and Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, …

Decisions made in the "other" Washington can sometimes feel distant from our life in Snohomish County, but their effects are not isolated to D.C., and I have heard from many constituents who want to …

Mukilteo prides itself on connection – neighbors who look out for one another, families who choose this city because it feels safe, welcoming, and full of opportunity.   Yet one …

As mayors from communities across Snohomish County, we know firsthand that local government is where the difference is made in most people's lives.  When our residents stop us at the …