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State’s pediatric flu vaccinations down about 25% from this time last year

Health officials say sharp decline in childhood flu vaccination rates is concerning

Bellevue’s Ishaan Daniels takes on Lakes’ Chayanne Fonti-Savea while Lakes’ Michael Westbrook looks on during the Wolverines’ 42-21 home victory in 3A state football round of 16 action on Nov. 12. No. 1-seeded Bellevue (11-0) will next host Rainier Beach at 7 p.m. this Friday. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

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Bellevue rolls on in state playoffs

Bellevue’s Ishaan Daniels takes on Lakes’ Chayanne Fonti-Savea while Lakes’ Michael Westbrook looks on during the Wolverines’ 42-21…

Bellevue’s William Wang dives for a touchdown during the Wolverines’ 42-0 3A district home victory over Southridge on Nov. 5. No. 1-seeded Bellevue (10-0) will next host Lakes in a state matchup at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

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Bellevue blanks Southridge in district contest

Bellevue’s William Wang dives for a touchdown during the Wolverines’ 42-0 3A district home victory over Southridge on…

Vikki Darland | Obituary

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Vikki Darland | Obituary

If you’re a reader, you might have encountered Vikki in a bookstore’s language or philosophy section; if a…

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray serves as Faculty of English at Highline College. Her 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.

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What the Afghan wants to say: A story of resettlement | Guest column

The wind is strong. It carries the colored leaves of fall to our doorsteps — leaves that bear…

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Guest column: Medicare Advantage helps patients recover

By David Hall, The Transplant Recipients International Organization Northwest

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Children ages 5 to 11 eligible for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

State DOH officials say pediatric vaccine will help protect children, slow disease spread

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Wolverines winning big

Bellevue’s Ishaan Daniels bolts up field for a touchdown during the Wolverines’ 56-0 football victory over Juanita on…

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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When it comes to power, Washington may be falling behind | Brunell

For years, Washington state masked its high business and regulatory costs with low priced, reliable electricity — lots…

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Car review: 2022 Mini Cooper S 2-door

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph

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Car review: 2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Telluride Nightfall Edition

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Car review: 2022 Kia Telluride

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

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Car review: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Domestic violence victims need more housing options

Column: As a result of stay-at-home measures from the pandemic, domestic violence rates have worsened in King County.

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Correction to May 2021 story titled ‘Equity skimming: Tale of a local home sale and a lawsuit’

In the May 14, 2021, article titled “Equity skimming: Tale of a local home sale and a lawsuit,”…

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New timeline of summer 2022 for opening HOV lanes through Tacoma

I-5 traffic often backed up both directions near project

Kim Wyman. COURTESY PHOTO, state Secretary of State Office

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Washington secretary of state gets federal job

Kim Wyman taking job with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

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King County to require vaccination proof at certain events, businesses

Begins Oct. 25 at restaurants, bars, indoor recreational events

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King County seeks volunteers to serve on open space acquisition and protection committee

Recruitment is open until November 8.

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More than 92% of King County Executive branch employees vaccinated

Out of 14,280 employees