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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

Kim Wyman. COURTESY PHOTO, state Secretary of State Office

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Washington secretary of state gets federal job

Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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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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King County seeks volunteers to serve on open space acquisition and protection committee

Recruitment is open until November 8.

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Community invited to take survey on the future of Kirkland’s parks, recreation and open spaces

Survey is part of the process of updating a six-year strategic plan for the city’s parks and rec.

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More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated

Out of 14,280 employees

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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.

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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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State AG Ferguson leads effort supporting local journalism

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

2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

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Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

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Car review: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 VW Taos

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Car review: 2022 VW Taos

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Ford Bronco Sport

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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.

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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

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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.

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Studio East presents Fall series of youth theater productions

Shows will be in Kirkland and Renton during the month of October.