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A Sept. 10, 2020, satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)

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Editorial: The UN climate report, ‘The Lorax’ and us

The report and the Dr. Seuss classic offer a dire warning — and hope — for responding to…

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

Car review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited

By Larry Lark, contributor

Car review: 2021 Lexus LC 500

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Car review: 2021 Lexus LC 500

By Larry Lark, contributor

Maria Gulchuk, a teacher in Federal Way, chats with her students via Zoom during online class on in 2020. File photo

Opinion

Technology and the post-pandemic restructuring of education | Guest column

As Simon Jenkins notes in an op-ed piece in The Guardian, “Great institutions traditionally need traumas — wars…

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Northwest

Delta variant drives dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases across state

Hospital capacity fills up due to increase

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers

The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.

Ferries pass during a crossing from the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal and the Clinton Terminal on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Mukilteo, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

Northwest

State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall

The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SE

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Car review: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SE

By Larry Lark, contributor

2022 Honda Civic Touring

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Car review: 2022 Honda Civic Touring

By Larry Lark, contributor

Dr. Bob Baugher is a professor in the Department of Psychology Highline College. Contact BBAUGHER@highline.edu. Contributed photo

Opinion

Love and death: We don’t have forever, so we better do it now

By Dr. Bob Baugher, guest columnist

2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited

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Car review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Northwest

Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County

What the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases | Public Health—Seattle & King…

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Infiniti QX80 Sensory. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2021 Infiniti QX80 Sensory

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Northwest

Delta variant drives sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

State Department of Health officials urge vaccination immediately to combat the spread

The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Northwest

Sound Transit Board to meet Aug. 5 to consider project delays

Agency needs to postpone or reduce projects due to $6.5 billion gap

Dr. Amit Desai of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17, 2020. COURTESY PHOTO, CHI Franciscan

Northwest

State reports 94% of COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people

Data released by state Department of Health for cases between February and June

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Northwest

Masks to be required at K-12 schools in Washington state

State Department of Health updates guidance for 2021-2022 school year