Like many of you, I’m a parent of a public college student (my daughter goes to Western Washington University).
Hoarding is a condition that affects the person who suffers from it, as well as those who love and care about the individual.
As summer vacations tempt the nation’s students away from their books, Sylvan Learning centers in the Bothell area are bringing parents some hopeful news: With a little nudge, children do not have to fall victim to summer learning loss.
As obesity rates continue to rise rapidly in the United States and many other countries, health experts wonder how to convey more effectively the seriousness of the crisis to the public.
One of the newest members of the Millionaire Club in Congress is getting an idea this week of what it is like to be poor in America.
Boeing’s 787-10 could be built in South Carolina | Cartoon for June 22
Filing charges against drunk drivers | Cartoon for June 18
Every two years in local schools, students complete the state Healthy Youth Survey.
I’m board. Welcome to summer school | Cartoon for June 17
High school graduations take place this week | Cartoon for June 12
Fingerprints are an essential tool in law enforcement. If you’re arrested for a serious crime, a technician rolls ink on your fingers and presses an image onto paper. You don’t get a say in the matter.
How healthy you are depends largely on the diet and lifestyle choices you make. It also matters how educated and financially secure you are. And where you live – not only in what kind of neighborhood but also in which part of the country – plays a role as well.
He’s from Sound Transit and he wants to buy our house | Cartoon for June 11
Barbecuing in the backyard during the summer months is a celebrated tradition in millions of American households.
But what if they call us back for a special session? | Cartoon for June 10
There is a stark contrast this year between Bothell and Kenmore when it comes to their respective city council elections. The normal jostling of candidates for each position took place late last month to see who will run and who won’t. In Bothell, it mainly came down to who won’t run.
Give clear guidelines use vocabulary and phrasing a they can understand. “Be nice!” is meaningless to a three year old. The chair is nice. It’s a nice day. “You need to play without hurting or you’ll need to play in a different area” is much more meaningful and provides a clear guideline of expected behavior.
“Eat your fruits and vegetables” is not only your mother’s advice for your nutritional health but also the core message of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the official recommendations by the United States government for how its citizens should eat to stay healthy and slim.
You’re checking email during graduation | Cartoon for June 4
The great divide in Olympia over the budget | Cartoon for June 8
