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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

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

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

Life

Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

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Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

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Car review: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

By Larry Lark, contributor

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

Life

Car review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

By Larry Lark, contributor

News

Forum: Candidates for King County Council and the Sammamish Water District

Candidates for King County Council and the Sammamish Water District will participate in a forum on Wednesday, October…

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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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…

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Vote today for the Best of Issaquah

Our Best of Issaquah reader poll is now live!

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.

Jan Eskelsen | Obituary

Obituaries

Jan Eskelsen | Obituary

Ethel Jane Leffler Eskelsen was born on Jan. 29, 1921 to Philip Edward and Annie May Leffler. She…

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…