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Welcome to the big show, Dori | Shiers

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‘The land cries out’: Family members of missing, murdered Indigenous people share stories

State Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People Task Force met recently

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.

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Wreaths honor veterans at cemeteries across America | Brunell

The holiday season is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on…

David Larson is a judge with the Federal Way Municipal Court and a longtime Federal Way resident.

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Give the gift of respect this holiday season | Guest column

By David Larson, Special to the Mirror

Traffic moves slowly along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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Holiday travel: Icy Sea-Tac airport tops ‘Misery Map’

The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.

Snow accumulated in some parts of the Puget Sound region. Here’s a scene from a Mercer Island home on Dec. 19, 2022. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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Snow and cold temps expected this week in Puget Sound region

The weather forecast calls for several inches of snow as well as a cold snap this week in…

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Free at-home COVID-19 tests available through end of year

Washington residents can order up to 10 free at-home test kits per month.

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.

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Highs and lows of brick-and-mortar holiday shopping | Brunell

The good news is, despite higher prices, inflation and safety concerns, more Christmas shoppers are browsing online as…

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The Mirror’s Cindy Ducich delivers a donation check to Alan Clapper, William J. Wood Veterans House services coordinator.

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Multi-Service Center’s William J. Wood House supports veterans

The Multi-Service Center’s William J. Wood Veterans House (WJW) opened in December 2016 and offers permanent supportive housing…

From left, Leila Neidlinger, Brad Cerenzia and Bob DeDea. Photo courtesy of Michelle Smith-Lewis

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Centerstage Theatre presents ‘Cinderella: A Holiday Panto’

The show runs until Dec. 18.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Thanks for the blanket | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Photo by Wendy Wei

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A Thanksgiving poem

Poem by Robert Darrigan

Joan Mae Holmes | Obituary

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Joan Mae Holmes | Obituary

Joan Mae Holmes went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 6, 2022. Born May 17, 1932…

Carolyn DeFord. COURTESY PHOTO, Jovelle Tamayo

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Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this…

Susan Elizabeth Stephens | Obituary

Obituaries

Susan Elizabeth Stephens | Obituary

The world lost a bright light and beautiful woman when Susan Elizabeth Stephens passed away suddenly on October…

Barbara (Wilson) Wamba | Obituary

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Barbara (Wilson) Wamba | Obituary

Barbara was born in Iowa City, Iowa on July 24, 1942, to parents Adrian Wilson and Janice (Flynn)…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Give me a ticket for possessing a shopping cart | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Honoring fallen heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast | Brunell

Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Thank you for your service | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Honoring fallen heroes goes beyond lowering flags to half-mast

Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men…