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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 1-8

Incidents include vehicle prowl showdown; robbery suspects caught

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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.

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2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

Car review: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

By Larry Lark, contributor Genesis is branching out. With the introduction of the 2021 GV80, Genesis enters the luxury sport utility fray, a category that… Continue reading

2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige
2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor Honda’s Ridgeline is the perfect vehicle for anyone looking for light-truck versatility and off-road capability while still maintaining best-in-class ride quality… Continue reading

2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport
2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

By Larry Lark, contributor Minivans. They were at the top of the automotive pantheon, fell into obscurity, and are in the midst of a comeback… Continue reading

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan
2022 VW Taos

Car review: 2022 VW Taos

By Larry Lark, contributor You know a market category is “hot” when manufacturers add new products. And vice-versa when they are eliminated. In this case,… Continue reading

2022 VW Taos
2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Car review: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor Enough time as past, since the OJ slow chase phenomena, for the Ford Bronco to bounce back. The 2022 Ford Bronco… Continue reading

2022 Ford Bronco Sport
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.

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 as President Biden rolls out his progressive… 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.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

Car review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

By Larry Lark, contributor The new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35, the eighth model to join the line-up globally, rounds out the current compact-car generation from the… Continue reading

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35
Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column

Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies. It is a fascinating new development in the financial… Continue reading

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

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 is engulfed in darkness, and I have… Continue reading

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.
Starla Jane Hindberg-O'Keeffe | Obituary

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 passed away September 17, 2021, at Seattle… Continue reading

Starla Jane Hindberg-O'Keeffe | Obituary
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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 16-27

Incidents include kidnapping, robbery spree, shootings

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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.

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

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

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.
Jerry Brownell

Jerry Brownell | Obituary

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

Jerry Brownell
Linda L. Bondhus (Kilbourn) | Obituary

Linda L. Bondhus (Kilbourn) | Obituary

May 22, 1949 – Sept 5, 2021 Linda L Bondhus (Kilbourn), beloved and devoted wife, mother, and sister, was called home to our Lord on… Continue reading

Linda L. Bondhus (Kilbourn) | Obituary
Vinnie O'Connor | Obituary

Vinnie O’Connor | Obituary

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Raymond J. O’Connor and Margaret Bohan O’Connor. Vinnie passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 18th. He… Continue reading

Vinnie O'Connor | Obituary
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

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.

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
Karen Keiser

Keiser: Sick Hanford workers more important than jurisdictional spat

Des Moines state senator issues statement

Karen Keiser