Dear Savvy Senior, What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire. – Almost 65 …

How about a summer night market? I spent January traveling around New Zealand, and I found so much inspiration from their way of life. On the north island, almost every park has one to two …

This month’s breed spotlight is the mighty, mighty dachshund. These little balls of adorable are so much more than their good looks. Dachshunds, which are considered a terrier/hound mix, …

Mary Lou Morrow spoke her mind. The late school teacher had an opinion about pretty much everything that was on the City Council agenda. And she didn’t hesitate to share it. In fact, …

Tree ordinance could lead to lawsuits Re: “Council takes heed, grants a reprieve for large trees,” April 24). In Portland, a homeowner wanted to remove a diseased tree that was a …

On March 29, 2025, a union firefighter from the South Snohomish County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) filed a complaint with the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) against the …

Snohomish County has joined a lawsuit to protect critical services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. A coalition of eight jurisdictions, including the three largest …

The Legislature concluded the 2025 legislative session and passed their final budgets. Despite being faced with a $12 billion shortfall, legislators not only maintained maintenance-level funding in …

CRUMPETS! The Crumpet Shop (yes, of Pike Place Market fame) has arrived in Edmonds, and this past Saturday, it seemed as if every resident of Edmonds was there. But who is not excited about …

Congrats to Big Red supporters At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council President Pro Tem Susan Paine offered her interim landmark tree protection ordinance. Much positive …

Mario Vargas Llosa died April 13. Vargas Llosa was among the most revered of Latin American writers and at the top of my mother’s list of great authors. He was a member of the Real …

Cascadia Art Museum has reached yet another milestone in its position as a leader in Pacific Northwest art. With its newest exhibit, “Northwest Masterworks – The Garvey Family …

Dear Savvy Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office …

I f you’re like me, you’ve been longing for more sunshine as we settle into spring in the Pacific Northwest. The glimpses of warmth and sun feel wonderful and energized. Beyond the …

Supports annexation into the RFA This weekend, a ballot for joining South Snohomish County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) showed up in our mailboxes. Unlike saving our parks, this decision …