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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

Honoring heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell

Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a…

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

Business

How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest column

One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and…

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Northwest

State’s pediatric flu vaccinations down about 25% from this time last year

Health officials say sharp decline in childhood flu vaccination rates is concerning

Paula Frances White | Obituary

Obituaries

Paula Frances White | Obituary

Paula Frances White, 89, of Issaquah WA died peacefully in her sleep Friday, October 29.

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: A story of resettlement | Guest column

The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…

Opinion

Guest column: Medicare Advantage helps patients recover

By David Hall, The Transplant Recipients International Organization Northwest

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Northwest

Children ages 5 to 11 eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

State DOH officials say pediatric vaccine will help protect children, slow disease spread

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…

2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph

Life

Car review: 2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Telluride Nightfall Edition

Life

Car review: 2022 Kia Telluride

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

Life

Car review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Opinion

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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Northwest

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

Northwest

Washington secretary of state gets federal job

Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Courtesy Photo, Public Health — Seattle King County

Northwest

King County to require vaccination proof at certain events, businesses

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

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News

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

Recruitment is open until November 8.

previous Zombie Walk (photo taken from www.issaquahzombiewalk.com)

News

Popular Zombie Walk celebrates 12 years in Downtown Issaquah

Zombies will be welcomed back to downtown October 23, 2-6pm

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Northwest

More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated

Out of 14,280 employees

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Northwest

Flu vaccine offers best defense for people this season

State Department of Health recommends getting a shot