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2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door. Courtesy photo

Car review: 2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door

By Larry Lark, contributor They don’t come around very often, but when they do - I’m all in. I’m referring to the MINI Cooper, and… Continue reading

2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door. Courtesy photo
Theresa Lynn Kean | Obituary

Theresa Lynn Kean | Obituary

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Theresa Lynn Kean (Rerecich) at the age of 47. Theresa succumbed to complications following a recent… Continue reading

Theresa Lynn Kean | Obituary
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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 15-24

Robberies, shootings, attempted carjacking among incidents

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New timeline of summer 2022 for opening HOV lanes through Tacoma

I-5 traffic often backed up both directions near project

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Kim Wyman. COURTESY PHOTO, state Secretary of State Office

Washington secretary of state gets federal job

Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Kim Wyman. COURTESY PHOTO, state Secretary of State Office
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King County to require vaccination proof at certain events, businesses

Begins Oct. 25 at restaurants, bars, indoor recreational events

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Reagan Dunn

Dunn proposes memorial for King County residents lost to pandemic

Nearly 2,000 have died of COVID-19

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Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)

Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers lose jobs

Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known yet. But it became a lot clearer… Continue reading

Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)
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Flu vaccine offers best defense for people this season

State Department of Health recommends getting a shot

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Kent native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s ‘Silent Service’

Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob Massie serves aboard USS Pennsylvania submarine

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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.

Why should the threat to Taiwan concern us in WA? | Brunell

Unfortunately, what happens in Taiwan doesn’t just stay in Taiwan — it impacts us. So, when President Xi Jinping announced China’s plan to step up… 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.
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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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Vaccinations taking place. File photo

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