Last February, the Teen Talk column featured an article on local youth reflecting on Black History. This February, Teen Talk is showcasing a local teen who is inspiring changes...
Local high school teens have been making their mark, participating in civic engagement. Now middle school students across northwest Washington have an exciting opportunity to make their voices heard...
I started writing the Teen Talk column at the end of 2024 with the goal of featuring teens who are making a positive impact on our community. It serves...
Girls on the Run International is a nonprofit that has helped over 2 million girls across North America by creatively integrating running with social and emotional development. Battling longstanding...
If you’ve even gone into a thrift store on the weekend, you’ve probably seen small groups of teens walking down the aisles. What once was considered “cheap,” with a...
High school senior Maddy Bryant is deeply committed to helping others and making a difference in her community. Maddy is on a mission to make residents who live at...
Many teens will tell you they value experiences such as music concerts or food with friends over other material things. This is consistent with data showing that Gen Zs,...
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, more than 8 million high school students across the nation competed in sports during the 2023-24 school year, which...
It is often considered impolite to talk about religion or politics in public. Admittedly, these conversations often diverge into unproductive, redundant interactions where there is zero attempt to seek...
Throughout history, people have hoped for a better tomorrow. It fuels us. Each year millions of people in the U.S. buy lottery tickets knowing that “some lucky dog is...
Helping youth improve their financial literacy is the goal of Youth Finance University, with free online classes available to Snohomish County youth ages 5-13.
These classes -- live-streamed on Saturdays...
