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Leap for Green Earth Day Fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. (Courtesy image)

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Let’s show Mercer Island some more Earth Day love | Column

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

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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Nation needs to direct more attention toward school safety | Brunell

My mom would be horrified by the rash of violence in our schools today. The most recent tragedy…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Trick question from the Legislature? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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A mane metaphor for the Almighty | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Faith and Values

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No time to lose on transitioning to clean energy | Guest column

The following letter was co-authored by Kirkland Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold and Issaquah City Councilmember Victoria Hunt, and…

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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