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Great expectations for second career as winemaker
Dave Guest had a 10 year plan. It just got interrupted in year six. Guest, who lives in…
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The forgotten tax that haunts family-owned business | Don Brunell
With all the focus on eliminating the Bush tax cuts and spurring the economy, President Obama and Congressional…
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Covington Chamber of Commerce golf tournament | Slide Show
The greens at Druids Glen Gold Club were alive with golfers Friday Aug. 27 at the Covington Chamber…
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Valley Dividend expanded for homeowners in Public Hospital District No. 1
Homeowner living within King County Public Hospital District No. 1, Valley Medical Center, will find it easier than…
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Employers are forgotten in push for job creation | Don Brunell
With unemployment stubbornly stalled at 9.6 percent, the Obama administration is desperately looking for ways to get the…
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State’s Department of Information Services building needs to be scaled back | Don Brunell
I suppose we should give the state credit for trying to economize by consolidating its computer systems in…
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Little salt, but lots of flavor in Uncle Dennis’ Foods
Dennis O’Shields of Maple Valley is making waves across the food market with his low sodium savory foods…
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Fritz Gottfried takes over as president of Maple Valley Rotary
With the start of the new Rotary fiscal year on July 1, it's also time to welcome in…
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Valley Medical Center recognized for heart and stroke care
Valley Medical Center has been recognized for achievement in using evidence-based guidelines to provide the best possible care…
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Patti Jenson named ‘Rotarian of the Year’ for the second time
Being named the Maple Valley Rotary club Rotarian of the Year is a great honor. Past winners have…
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Credit 101 for your college freshman
If you've got teenagers heading off to college soon, I hope you've done a good job educating them…
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The fifth annual Work It Out Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon and Children’s Triathlon July 24
The fifth annual Work It Out Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon and Children's Triathlon will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, July…
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Healthcare reform: What does it mean to small businesses in Washington?
For decades, America’s small business owners have asked for more affordable health insurance coverage and more tax relief.…
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Prescription help in tough times | Dr. Samuel Selinger
As unemployment in our state continues to hover above 9 percent, Washington doctors and clinics see more people…
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Protecting the sacred cow | Don Brunell
Facing a $3 billion budget gap next year, Gov. Chris Gregoire recently announced a renewed initiative to streamline…
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McSweet Pickled Gourmet offers savory treats
If you are looking to spice up your appetizer trays, or add a little extra something to your…
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Nuclear power gaining new life | Don Brunell
In the 1970s, Washington’s public utilities embarked on an aggressive nuclear power building project managed by the Washington…
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Bowen Scarff closes Covington car dealership moves sales and service to Kent location
Mark Scarff, president of Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury, announced the car dealer is moving all sales and…
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Four things to consider before a home remodel
My wife and I survived two major home remodeling projects and we've got the battle scars to prove…
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Danger selling America to China | Don Brunell
China is in the midst of a global strategy to move its products to market and obtain the…