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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

When it comes to power, Washington may be falling behind | Brunell

For years, Washington state masked its high business and regulatory costs with low priced, reliable electricity — lots…

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Car review: 2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2022 Kia Telluride

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

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Domestic violence victims need more housing options

Column: As a result of stay-at-home measures from the pandemic, domestic violence rates have worsened in King County.

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New timeline of summer 2022 for opening HOV lanes through Tacoma

I-5 traffic often backed up both directions near project

Kim Wyman. COURTESY PHOTO, state Secretary of State Office

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Washington secretary of state gets federal job

Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Courtesy Photo, Public Health — Seattle King County

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King County to require vaccination proof at certain events, businesses

Begins Oct. 25 at restaurants, bars, indoor recreational events

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King County seeks volunteers to serve on open space acquisition and protection committee

Recruitment is open until November 8.

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More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated

Out of 14,280 employees

Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)

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Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers lose jobs

Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known…

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OneRedmond candidate forum aims to inform voters before Nov. 2 elections

Redmond candidates were asked the same five questions on issues in the community.

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Flu vaccine offers best defense for people this season

State Department of Health recommends getting a shot

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell

Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us.

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News

State AG Ferguson leads effort supporting local journalism

Federal legislation offers tax credits to subscribers, businesses and news organizations

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Inslee: No ‘massive disruptions’ as worker vax rates hit 90%

A surge in vaccinations has eased concern about service slowdowns ahead of a Monday deadline.

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Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

By Larry Lark, contributor