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Dale Hutchinson | Obituary

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Dale Hutchinson | Obituary

Dale Hutchinson died at Gracious Living Adult Family Home in Bellingham, WA on Friday, June

Marlene Hansen | Obituary

Obituaries

Marlene Hansen | Obituary

Marlene Hansen of Renton, loved by so many, passed June 6 of this year after a blessedly short…

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

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Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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News

Still need to register to vote? Visit an elections Vote Center | King County

Vote Centers in Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Renton, and Seattle will be open July 30 and Aug.…

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Opinion

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

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

News

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…

Shepherd Edwards, a resident of Cascadia apartments, stands with family members opposite of where the fire originated. "I feel bad about it," Edwards said. "A lot of people are out of a home." Edwards and his family's apartment is in another building in the complex. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Photos: Apartment fire in Renton leaves some without temporary housing

Photos at Cascadia at Fairwood Landing in the 14000 block of SE 177th Street reveal the damage to…

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Northwest

KCSO issues SILVER alert for missing Shoreline man, 75

Harvey Page of Shoreline went missing July 21.

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

News

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.

A boy offers Sylvia a cracker during Drag Queen Storytime. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Drag queen storytime draws a monthly crowd in Renton

Drag queen Sylvia O’Stayformore reads books to children while dressed as your favorite “crazy aunt.”

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Why wear a mask in Washington? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Adam Young trains at the Kent Valley Ice Centre a few days a week. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Sports

Blind hockey player invited to national training camp

Adam Young looks forward to joining the United States Blind Hockey team in August.

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

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Let freedom ring | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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News

Renton spa employee accused of trying to coerce woman into prostitution, posing nude

Quyen T. Nguyen, 39, has been accused of attempted promotion of prostitution in the first degree and unlawful…

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Public art call for South King County transit corridor

Deadline is July 13 for artists to apply to have their work in new RapidRide expansion.