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Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

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Volunteer “fixers” attempt to repair a fan at one of King county’s 2021 repair events. Photo courtesy of King County Solid Waste Division.

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King County offers free repair events to promote waste reduction

If there is something in your home in need of repair, like an air fryer that won’t air-fry…

KCSO bug

Northwest

KCSO issues SILVER alert for missing Shoreline man, 75

Harvey Page of Shoreline went missing July 21.

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Opinion

Help Your Grads Start Financially Smart

by Monica Padineant

Washington’s Lottery 40th anniversary “Scratch from the Past” ticket. (Submitted photo)

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40 years later: Lottery pays off for state. Has it for you?

Games generated $17.7 billion in sales, $2.4 billion for education and $10.5 billion in prizes.

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Why wear a mask in Washington? | Shiers

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Richard Darrold Trombley | Obituary

Obituaries

Richard Darrold Trombley | Obituary

Richard Darrold Trombley “Darry” passed away on April 12, 2022 in Hereford AZ at the age of 87.…

Joy (Stromberg) Benson | Obituary

Obituaries

Joy (Stromberg) Benson | Obituary

Joy (Stromberg) Benson, 93, formerly of North Bend, WA, died June 7 in Spokane. She was born in…

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray’s 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. She is a resident of Kirkland.

Opinion

Learning surveillance and the metaverse: Do you mind being watched? | Guest column

Ever wondered what helps us learn, the mind or the body?

Rep. Robert Sutherland at a "March For Our Rights" rally in Olympia in 2019. (Washington State House Republicans)

News

Judge dismisses GOP lawmakers’ challenge of House vax rule

Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues fought a requirement barring access to the House floor unless vaccinated

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

Business

Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Drones can help restore scorched public forests | Brunell

Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions.…

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Opinion

Fireworks or gas prices? | Shiers

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