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Jack Bales | Obituary

Jack Bales passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021. He was 92. Jack is preceded in death by…

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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session

Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

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Northwest

Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords

Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.

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Northwest

Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike

As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

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Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Carmen Rivera announces campaign for Renton City Council position 2

Today Carmen Rivera, educator and community advocate, announced her campaign for Renton City Council Position 2. The position…

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD

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Car review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD

By Larry Lark, contributor

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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws

Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

Opinion

Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath of Atlanta | Guest column

In her famous essay “The Laugh of the Medusa,” Hélène Cixous resurrects the myth of Medusa — a…

The Monroe Correctional Complex on April 9, 2020. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington

Rights restored immediately upon release.

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Opinion

Access to cash is a prescription for better health | Guest column

By Danny Low, For the Reporter

2021 GR Supra 2.0

Life

Car review: 2021 GR Supra 2.0

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Prestige

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Car review: 2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Prestige

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Sheriff’s office wants help identifying Green River killer victim

Staff reports

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine

Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

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Northwest

Those who switched to telework have higher income, education and better health

U.S. Census Bureau report breaks down the numbers nationwide

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King County looks at forming hate crime unit in Sheriff’s Office

Four deputies would be assigned to group

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A ladder truck shoots water over the south wall of the Everett Community College library complex on Feb. 16, 1987.  The arson destroyed the facility and killed Everett firefighter Gary Parks.

Northwest

Solved: Arsonist behind 1987 firefighter’s death was only 12

For 34 years, a blaze at the old Everett Community College library was a mystery. Now Elmer Nash,…

Kindergarten and first grade students line up outside of Panther Lake Elementary in Federal Way on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing

The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.

Liz Falconer smiling as she crafts jewelry (photo credit: Liz Falconer)

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Educator at Renton Technical College sells homemade jewelry to support students

Liz Falconer used her extra time and resources to help students during the pandemic.