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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)

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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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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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Thoughts on North Bend Mayor Rob McFarland | Letter to the Editor

It’s truly incredible that North Bend’s Mayor Rob McFarland has taken a stand against Kathy Lambert for a…

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State AG Ferguson leads effort supporting local journalism

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

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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.

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Car review: 2021 Honda Ridgeline AWD Sport

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Car review: 2021 Genesis GV80 Prestige

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2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum hybrid minivan

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Car review: 2022 VW Taos

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Car review: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

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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…