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King County weather: Dec. 3-5

Here is your King County area weather forecast for Dec. 3-5, 2021.

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More than 129,000 kids in state receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

During first month of eligibility for those ages 5 to 11; expects to slow spread, protect children

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Man and woman trapped in elevator | Fire blotter

Between Nov. 22 and Nov. 28, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 269 requests for service, among…

Keith Wagoner

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Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state

Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November

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Task force recommends reforms to improve state’s response to sexual assault

Recommendations include addressing shortage of sexual assault trauma nurses

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Obituaries

Donald Crider | Obituary

January 18, 1936 - November 6, 2021

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Pierce County Deputies arrest Auburn woman, 25, for suspected drug dealing in Pierce County

The Special Investigations Unit of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 25-year old Auburn woman on Thursday,…

Margery O. (Dahl) Steinle | Obituary

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Margery O. (Dahl) Steinle | Obituary

Margery O. (Dahl) Steinle (Margie) passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. Born in Tacoma October 21, 1936 to…

Rajiv Nagaich is an elder law attorney, author, adjunct law school professor, and retirement planning visionary who has achieved national recognition for his cutting-edge work with retirees and his contributions to the practice of elder law. He is the founder of two firms based in Federal Way: Life Point Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, and AgingOptions, a firm that provides retirement-related education to consumers and professionals.

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You aren’t the only one concerned about ending up in a nursing home | Senior Lifestyles

Dear Rajiv: My wife and I are both 59 years old and in good health. We are starting…

William Don Blackburn | Obituary

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William Don Blackburn | Obituary

William Don Blackburn passed away on September 5th, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV. Bill was born May 22nd,…

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Cat dies from smoke inhalation | Fire blotter

Between Nov. 8 and Nov. 14, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 325 calls for service, among…

Gov. Jay Inslee joined other governors at the Climate Registry & Climate Action Reserve press conference in Glasgow, Scotland, to talk about climate achievements and goals. From left, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Hawaii Gov. David Ige, Gov. Jay Inslee and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Jay Inslee)

Northwest

Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an executive order aimed at transitioning state government to an all-electric fleet of…

The Washington State Redistricting Commission held a public meeting over Zoom on Monday night to draw the final legislative and congressional district boundaries. Most of the five-hour session was spent in "caucus meetings" which were unavailable to the viewing public. (Washington State Redistricting Commission)

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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries

For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.

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.

Opinion

Honoring heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell

Lowering our flags to half-staff seems to be an all too familiar sight these days. It is a…

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

Business

How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest column

One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and…

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State’s pediatric flu vaccinations down about 25% from this time last year

Health officials say sharp decline in childhood flu vaccination rates is concerning

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Girl assaults her boyfriend at Auburn City Hall | Police blotter

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Nov. 2 and Nov. 8.

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Firefighters responded to a drug overdose at Auburn Riverside High School | Fire blotter

Between Nov. 2 and Nov. 7, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 300 calls for service, among…

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Sen. Steve Hobbs named secretary of state

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed the Snohomish County Democrat to succeed departing Republican Kim Wyman.

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Drive-by shooting near Black Diamond leaves bullet hole in pickup

Vehicle approached at high rate of speed from behind and fired round