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Jayendrina Singha Ray’s 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. She is a resident of Kirkland.

Metaverse: Old wine in a new bottle? | Guest column

The metaverse is a space caught at the cusp of the physical and the nonphysical. Not a radically different space per se, but one that,… Continue reading

Jayendrina Singha Ray’s 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. She is a resident of Kirkland.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Huge $1.45B revenue surplus | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Ruth Bowman | Obituary

Ruth Bowman | Obituary

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RUTH LYONS BOWMAN will be held Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 PM (Noon Seattle time) at the Manchester (Indiana) Church of the… Continue reading

Ruth Bowman | Obituary
Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary

Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary

On Monday, Feb. 14, our beloved Lillian Ida Kelly passed away at the age of 90. We find comfort knowing she was able to join… Continue reading

Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary
Robert Wagner | Obituary

Robert Wagner | Obituary

Robert Wagner passed away on January 9, 2022 at 97. He leaves behind his loving wife Maxine of 38 years He is survived by three… Continue reading

Robert Wagner | Obituary
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Michael Carney chosen as Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Teaches sixth grade math, science at Scenic Hill Elementary

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Training begins for 2022 Emerald Downs season

121 horses on the Auburn grounds in preparation for May 15 opening

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Kenyan Community International Church building close to completion

By Emily Riehl, For the Kent Reporter The Kenyan Community International Church is in the process of relocating to their own new building in Kent,… Continue reading

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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon

Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since married and had a baby girl.

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Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.

Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.
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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.
Washington State Capitol Building. File photo

Editorial: Taxpayers deserve down payment on tax reforms

By The Herald Editorial Board Reform of the state’s tax system wasn’t at the top of the to-do list for this session of the Washington… Continue reading

Washington State Capitol Building. File photo
Margaret Ann Salazar | Obituary

Margaret Ann Salazar | Obituary

Margaret Ann Salazar, beloved wife, stepmother, grammy, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at age 62 on November 11, 2021 in Renton, WA. Margaret… Continue reading

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

Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the S&P500 declined about 12.5% on an intraday… Continue reading

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
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About the increase in gun violence | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Major leaguer delivers heartfelt message to Kentwood baseball players

By Tray Briggs, For the Kent Reporter Taylor Jones of the Houston Astros joined a Zoom call with Kentwood High School students Feb. 4 where… Continue reading

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A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet

Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Traffic in South King County. File photo

5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan

Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also makes new policy. Here are five points… Continue reading

Traffic in South King County. File photo
Robert Dee Upright | Obituary

Robert Dee Upright | Obituary

On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Robert Dee Upright, a friend and neighbor of over 40 years, passed away at the age of 88. At the… Continue reading

Robert Dee Upright | Obituary