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2022 VW Taos

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Car review: 2022 VW Taos

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Ford Bronco Sport

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Car review: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

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

Our economy works when consumers pick winners | Brunell

Poland and America are like two trains passing each other in opposite directions. That is becoming increasingly clear…

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

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Car review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

By Larry Lark, contributor

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column

Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies.

Participants in the Walk To End Alzheimer’s (courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter)

News

Walk To End Alzheimer’s raises $117,000

Proceeds from the event fund Alzheimer’s and dementia research and helps to support patients.

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News

Woodinville Fire & Rescue joins Eastside Fire & Rescue as contract for service begins

The ten-year contract for service is expected to decrease costs and to expand emergency services.

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray serves as Faculty of English at Highline College. Her research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India.

Opinion

What the Afghan wants to say: Arezo’s journey to America | Guest column

In our little Zoom room, I hear my interviewee break into sobs. Her part of the Zoom room…

Screenshot taken from Chief Darrell Lowe’s video announcement of independent investigation (photo credit: Redmond WA Police Youtube Channel)

News

Redmond Police Chief makes statement regarding investigation of police shooting that killed Andrea Churna

The statement comes one year since Andrea Churna’s death.

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

Reasons to ban Gov. Jay Inslee’s natural gas ban | Brunell

Column: Switching from natural gas to electricity is complicated and will impact everyone.

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

Opinion

Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked

We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.

Participants in fundraiser previous event (courtesy of Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter)

News

Walk To End Alzheimer’s returns to Eastside on Sept. 25

Alzheimer’s Association moves forward with plans for an in-person event.

Photo courtesy of Panthers Youth Rugby

Sports

Panthers Youth Rugby rolls into action

Panthers Youth Rugby is encouraging boys and girls in middle school and high school to “Get into Rugby…

Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a past news conference. (Screenshot courtesy of TVW)

News

Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded

Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Opinion

What’s up with the real estate market? | Guest column

As we all know, the residential real estate market and prices have been on a tear for several…

People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

News

State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate

An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.

Alfred W. Dort, Sr. | Obituary

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Alfred W. Dort Sr. | Obituary

Alfred (Al) Dort Sr., 95, died on August 23, 2021 at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, W.A. Private services…

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Northwest

New data dashboard tracks COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated, vaccinated people

Information compiled by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Northwest

State Fair in Puyallup to require face coverings at all times

Indoors and outdoors

A Link light rail train travels underneath the University of Washington during testing to open the new line to Northgate. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Northwest

Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages

Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2