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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.

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

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

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

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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.

Starla Jane Hindberg-O'Keeffe | Obituary

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Starla Jane Hindberg-O’Keeffe | Obituary

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our precious child, Starla Jane Hindberg-O’Keeffe. Starla…

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 16-27

Incidents include kidnapping, robbery spree, shootings

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…

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.

Jerry Brownell

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Jerry Brownell | Obituary

Jerry Brownell died Aug. 23, 2021, at the age of 86.

Vinnie O'Connor | Obituary

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Vinnie O’Connor | Obituary

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Raymond J. O’Connor and Margaret Bohan O’Connor.

Linda L. Bondhus (Kilbourn) | Obituary

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Linda L. Bondhus (Kilbourn) | Obituary

May 22, 1949 – Sept 5, 2021

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.

Karen Keiser

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Keiser: Sick Hanford workers more important than jurisdictional spat

Des Moines state senator issues statement

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 31-Sept. 13

Incidents include knife fight, shots fired, robbery arrests and fatal semi repair