I’ve long appreciated the concept of “solidarity” to describe the collective power created by people coming together to defend their freedoms – whether they be shipyard …

Beavers are making a comeback in North America – and also right here in Edmonds. One estimate was that – before people decided that beaver hats were cool – there could have …

A request for a complete sidewalk Please consider reprioritizing a complete sidewalk on the south side of Walnut between Sixth and Seventh for enhanced public safety. Why? Increased vehicle …

Like many people across America, I took a break last week from yard work, cookouts, and visiting with family and friends to attend a Memorial Day ceremony. About 70 people participated in the …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While much of the focus on mental health is targeted at youth and young adults, the older population is also facing a mental health crisis. In November 2023, …

Editor's note: Last week, a citizen group made an extended presentation to the mayor and councilmembers. Typically, citizens are allowed only three minutes to make their points during public comment. …

Memorial Day ceremony was exemplary Monday’s Edmonds Memorial Day Ceremony was the best and most respectful in a long legacy of great and respectful ceremonies. Thanks to Chair Robinson …

“Where is the life that I recognize? Gone away …” - Duran Duran Shift. Transform. Adjust. Change comes at us constantly, and each time we shift, transform, or …

When I retired, I worried I might have too much time on my hands. Boy, was I ever wrong. I made the mistake of discounting my future health issues and how often I might need to schedule a doctor, …

Yes, in fact, it is the best way to stay healthy, positive, and motivated. The Happiest Place on Earth – when we hear that phrase, most are immediately flooded with images of Disneyland. …

 My son, daughter -in-law, grandson, and I enjoyed looking over the thought-provoking 56 or more displays inside the (Everett) Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum (FHCAM). When I arrived …

It used to be that if you met someone, you would often learn that they served in one of our military branches. Meeting another veteran was not that unusual an event. But in recent years, as …

It is a rare opportunity that I have the opportunity to write about a single experience I that feeds my craving for the arts and appetite for delicious food. Thanks to two of my most trusted food …

I have a new, maybe too lofty goal – to be an occasional recommender for the Edmonds community and nearby places. I don't get around that much anymore, but when I stumble on a spot to grab a …

It’s hard to imagine that for 20 years, Edmonds held a secret known only to a handful of dog lovers and their four-legged friends. There, at the very end of the Marina Beach, beyond a …

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 …