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Graceland presents an unexpected lesson in faith | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Where were you when you learned of the death of Elvis Presley?

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Retired journalist jumps back on ‘The Poop Deck’ | Column

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

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Picturing faith at Eastertime | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Have you noticed? As Holy Week approaches, sacred art is circulating on social media. One particular image that…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was…

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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Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell

In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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Clear communication vs. sticking your head in the oven | Whale’s Tales

As I have written before in this column, I am a word person.

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Greg Asimakoupoulos was recently invited to begin the daily proceedings in the state Legislature with an opening prayer.

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Say a little prayer for the Washington Legislature | Greg Asimakoupoulos

The first prayer I ever offered before state legislators was in Springfield, Illinois, a couple decades ago.

Local founders of Refuse to Quit. Pictured: Dan and Daria Absher, Nataliya Lukyanova, Victoria Osavoliuk, Sue and Jamie Colbourne. (Courtesy photo)

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Mercer Island couple helps Ukraine with Refuse To Quit

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

My favorite photo of “Sno Falls” was taken by my friend Don Detrick and is featured on a postcard. (Courtesy image)

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Believing is relatively risk-free, but faith comes with a cost | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington. It is, in fact, the second…

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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Victim energy is a siren song to which we must stop our ears | Whale’s Tales

We find them everywhere we turn.

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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Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell

While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…

Andy Hobbs can be reached at ahobbs@soundpublishing.com.

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King County’s mental health tax is a bold request for voters | Opinion

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon at a fast food restaurant in Kirkland when a stranger’s mental meltdown…

Mercer Island residents Effie Parks and Jill Hawkins are working hard to raise public awareness and to increase funds for medical research on treatments and possible cures for rare diseases. Courtesy photo

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‘Show Your Stripes’ to honor Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28

By John Hamer, For the Reporter