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Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

Opinion

Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked

We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.

Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a past news conference. (Screenshot courtesy of TVW)

News

Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded

Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.

Hannalore Graf Hoffman | Obituary

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Hannalore Graf Hoffman | Obituary

Hannalore Graf Hoffman was born on February 22, 1949 in Stuttgart, Germany. She emigrated to the United States…

Keith Robertson Thomson | Obituary

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Keith Robertson Thomson | Obituary

Survived by: his children Coleen Thomson, Matt Thomson, Philip Thomson, and stepchildren Rebecca Stevens, Linda Wanamaker, Richard Knowles,…

June Shaneyfelt Knowles Thomson | Obituary

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June Shaneyfelt Knowles Thomson | Obituary

Survived by: her children Rebecca Stevens, Linda Wanamaker, Richard Knowles, Sharon Bennatts, and Wendy Knowles, her stepchildren Coleen…

People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

News

State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate

An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.

Donna May Hart | Obituary

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Donna May Hart | Obituary

Donna May Hart, age 87, passed away peacefully on 17 August, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Enumclaw…

Jayne E. Clemens | Obituary

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Jayne E. Clemens | Obituary

Jayne Clemens, a longtime resident of Auburn, passed away August 1, 2021, at the age of 78.

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Northwest

New data dashboard tracks COVID-19 risk for unvaccinated, vaccinated people

Information compiled by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Beatrice Marie Bryant | Obituary

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Beatrice Marie Bryant | Obituary

Beatrice Marie Bryant (Reimann) was born in Auburn, WA. on November 15, 1929 to Josephine and Carl Reimann.…

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Northwest

State Fair in Puyallup to require face coverings at all times

Indoors and outdoors

A Link light rail train travels underneath the University of Washington during testing to open the new line to Northgate. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Northwest

Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages

Three new north Seattle stations opening Oct. 2

Don Kurle | Obituary

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Don Kurle | Obituary

Don Kurle | Obituary

Barbara J. Watts | Obituary

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Barbara J. Watts | Obituary

Barbara J. Watts, 85, of Auburn, WA passed away on August 11, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in…

Dennis Cedric Matheson McCarr | Obituary

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Dennis Cedric Matheson McCarr | Obituary

Dennis Cedric Matheson McCarr was born on June 30, 1977, in Auburn, Washington. He spent a majority of…

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.

Life

‘Back to normal’ could be the worst thing to happen for some seniors | Senior Lifestyles

Is it over yet? COVID, that is?

Screenshot of Voice of America footage from the August 2021 scene at Kabul’s international airport in Afghanistan.

Opinion

What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column

The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…

In a three-day event ahead of the November 2020 elections, the voting center at Federal Way’s Performing Arts and Event Center saw 1,433 voters, which included 466 newly registered voters. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence

Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.

2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 McLaren GT. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2021 McLaren GT

By Larry Lark, contributor