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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

Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh water | Brunell

In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world.…

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Opinion

Gas-powered car ban in Washington state too? | Cartoon

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Letters to the Editor

Note of gratitude to Mercer Island | Letter to the editor

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Letters to the Editor

Building social capital one street event at a time/ Letter to the Editor

Yesterday (Aug. 28) on Mercer Island, Joe Kennedy and the Boyd Building Collection neighbors successfully obtained city support…

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Opinion

An invitation to paint rocks and learn by example | Greg Asimakoupoulos

During the height of COVID, quarantined artists in my community found a creative expression for their talent. They…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner

Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…

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Sports

Remembering a Towering Legend

A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88.

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Opinion

Thank you, Heather Burgess | Letter to the editor

A group of us parents and grandparents of young singers and dancers want to express our deep gratitude…

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Opinion

Thoughts on local parks | Letter to the editor

Relocating the bike skills area [BSA] to Deane’s Children’s Park, within Island Crest Park [ICP] will merely relocate…

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Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

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

Opinion

My fellow Americans, we need a political middle again | Whale

For the poor beleaguered voter in the coming elections, I offer this piece of advice — beware of…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner

One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…

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Opinion

Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

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