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The Lenihan family - 2021 recipients of a new roof provided by the Guardian HALO project.

Local roofing company wants to cover the community with kindness

Since 2018 this business has been building roofs for those in need

The Lenihan family - 2021 recipients of a new roof provided by the Guardian HALO project.
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Kent School District superintendent issues message about shootings

District conducts safety, lockdown drills with local law enforcement

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Thunderbirds win in overtime to tie playoff series with Kamloops at 2-2

Nico Myatovic scores winning goal at ShoWare Center in Kent

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Gloria Ann Heemink | Obituary

Gloria Ann Heemink | Obituary

Gloria Ann Heemink passed away on May 4, 2022 at Wesley Homes in Des Moines, WA. Gloria was born on December 19, 1929 in Klamath… Continue reading

Gloria Ann Heemink | Obituary
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Seattle Thunderbirds advance to Western Conference Championship Series

Kent-based team will play Kamloops Blazers after rallying to defeat Portland Winterhawks

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

News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster cites the stock market as one example… Continue reading

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
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Emerald Downs opens 27th season May 15 in Auburn

A look at the new track announcer and a preview of the top jockeys, trainers, horses

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Sound Publishing archives

Cannabis DUI challenge rejected by state Supreme Court

Everett man argued the law must be tossed because legal limit for THC is not supported by science.

Sound Publishing archives
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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.

Here’s how we foot the bill for reducing wildfires in WA | Brunell

Thinning public woodlands to remove millions of dead trees is a way to generate much needed cash to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and… Continue reading

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.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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.

Seattle World’s Fair highlighted electric transportation network | Brunell

Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair was awe-inspiring. It previewed developments that would improve our daily lives in the next millennium. While “Century 21” memories have faded,… Continue reading

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.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
President Joe Biden. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest

The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.

President Joe Biden. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
The Kentlake Theatre Company’s production of “Gypsy” will take place May 12-14 and May 21 at 7 p.m.; and May 14, 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center. Photo by Adrienne Washington/Kent Reporter

Kentlake Theater Company returns to in-person performances with musical ‘Gypsy’

By Adrienne Washington, Special to the Kent Reporter

The Kentlake Theatre Company’s production of “Gypsy” will take place May 12-14 and May 21 at 7 p.m.; and May 14, 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center. Photo by Adrienne Washington/Kent Reporter
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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Easter Bunny’s body armor | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers… Continue reading

Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

New lanes on Highway 18 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers Improvements coming to State Route 18 after a three decades-long effort to widen the entire state highway. The state passed its… Continue reading

Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Health board decides against COVID vaccine requirement for students

The state Board of Health wants to see more data for younger children.

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