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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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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.

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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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Easter Bunny’s body armor | Shiers

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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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Girder tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing line

The 7.8-mile light rail extension scheduled to open in 2024

Girder tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Spring Break in King County | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith | Obituary

Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith | Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith on March 18th, 2022, at the age of 90,… Continue reading

Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith | Obituary
V. Paulene "Polly" Bigelow | Obituary

V. Paulene “Polly” Bigelow | Obituary

V. Paulene “Polly” Bigelow died peacefully at home on March 10, 2022 in Kent, Washington at the age of 93. Polly Bigelow is survived by… Continue reading

V. Paulene "Polly" Bigelow | Obituary
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How about that landfill? | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary

Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary

Mary Matilda Heldt, 90, of Kent, WA, passed away at home in her sleep on March 4, 2022. Born on October 18, 1931, in Payette,… Continue reading

Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary
Kim E. Teller | Obituary

Kim E. Teller | Obituary

March 28, 1952 – November 12, 2021 Kim Edward Teller, 69, born in Seattle, WA on March 28, 1952, and went to be with the… Continue reading

Kim E. Teller | Obituary