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William Anderson

William (Bill) Anderson died Sept. 28, 2021, at the age of 80.

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Northwest

More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated

Out of 14,280 employees

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

News

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…

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Northwest

Flu vaccine offers best defense for people this season

State Department of Health recommends getting a shot

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

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.

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News

State AG Ferguson leads effort supporting local journalism

Federal legislation offers tax credits to subscribers, businesses and news organizations

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News

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.

2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

Life

Car review: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

Life

Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

Life

Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 VW Taos

Life

Car review: 2022 VW Taos

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Life

Car review: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

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

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…

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

Life

Car review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA35

By Larry Lark, contributor

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

Business

Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column

Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies.

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.

Opinion

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…

Carolyn Elizabeth Rosin | Obituary

Obituaries

Carolyn Elizabeth Rosin | Obituary

Carolyn Elizabeth Rosin (Weinz), 86, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Carolyn was born July 26, 1935…

Danie T.J. Hoover | Obituary

Obituaries

Danie T.J. Hoover | Obituary

Danie T.J. Hoover was born in 1952 at Enumclaw Hospital. A long time Auburn resident, he graduated from…

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

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

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

Jerry Brownell

Obituaries

Jerry Brownell | Obituary

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