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Why is the janitor teaching math? | Shiers

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Five-day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 20 day

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Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime

Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.

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Opinion

Can I have my job back? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services

The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.

During a news conference Thursday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee explains the deployment of the National Guard to hospitals to assist with the coronavirus surge. (TVW) 20220113

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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals

King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…

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5 day extended forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 13, day

Dr. Robert (Bob) Hogan | Obituary

Obituaries

Dr. Robert (Bob) Hogan | Obituary

Dr. Robert (Bob) Hogan passed away January 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Born in Burien, Washington…

Joan E. Young | Obituary

Obituaries

Joan E. Young | Obituary

On the morning of December 10, 2021, Joan Young passed away at the age of 76.

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Northwest

Will omicron’s wave usher a new round of boosters? | UW Medicine

Are three shots enough or is fourth one needed?

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Northwest

Leader of neo-Nazi group sentenced to 7 years for plot targeting journalists, advocates

Former Washington resident relocated to Texas after emergency order seizing his firearms

Senior Cam Holliway shots a three-pointer. Photo courtesy of Calder Productions.

Sports

Boys Basketball: Mount Si beats Issaquah

Mount Si boys varsity beat Kingco rival, Issaquah, 78-58 at home on Jan. 5 improving to 5-0 on…

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

Business

The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column

Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.