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Laura Ostrem | Obituary

Laura Marie Ostrem was born in Renton, Washington on August 4, 1957 to her parents Don and Myrna…

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Opinion

How about that landfill? | Shiers

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Opinion

Pot shop robberies | Shiers

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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

A few thoughts on Russia wanting Alaska back | Brunell

Return Alaska to Russia?

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

News

Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…

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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

King County Local Dive

News

Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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Opinion

School zone cameras in South King County | Shiers

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

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News

King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

King County Local Dive

News

Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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Opinion

The Batman vs. The Mask Mandate | Shiers

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King County Local Dive

News

King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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

Metaverse: Old wine in a new bottle? | Guest column

The metaverse is a space caught at the cusp of the physical and the nonphysical. Not a radically…

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Opinion

Huge $1.45B revenue surplus | Shiers

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Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.

News

Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

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News

Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon

Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since…

WNPA News Service
A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

News

Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

Washington State Capitol Building. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: Taxpayers deserve down payment on tax reforms

By The Herald Editorial Board

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

Business

Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…