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    Articles by Don C. Brunell
    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.
    Guest Opinion: People returning to stores
    By Don C. Brunell • December 7, 2022 1:30 am

    The good news is, despite higher prices, inflation and safety concerns, more Christmas shoppers are browsing on-line but making in-store…

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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.
    Guest Opinion: Late fire wildfire season points to...
    By Don C. Brunell • November 30, 2022 1:30 am

    Last summer, our state’s wildfire season was below normal — a welcome relief for firefighters and smoke-choked Washingtonians, especially city…

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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.
    Guest Opinion: Honoring fallen heroes goes beyond lowering...
    By Don C. Brunell • November 16, 2022 1:30 am

    Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men and women…

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    Don Brunell
    Guest opinion: America’s real recovery hinges on people...
    By Don C. Brunell • October 26, 2022 1:30 am

    To “Build Back America” key workers must return to jobsites. It is not good enough for President Biden to lean…

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    Don Brunell
    Guest opinion: Firewood is new European gold
    By Don C. Brunell • October 19, 2022 1:30 am

    With Russian President Vladimir Putin cutting off natural gas supplies, Northern Europeans are scrambling and reverting to firewood to heat…

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    Don Brunell
    Guest opinion: Garbage can be an important energy...
    By Don C. Brunell • October 12, 2022 1:30 am

    If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste…

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    Don Brunell
    Guest opinion: Herculean effort needed to free Seattle...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 21, 2022 1:30 am

    Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges yet found the will, resources, and determination to come together and tackle…

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    Don Brunell
    Guest Opinion: Private sector innovators can increase fresh...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 14, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    Don Brunell
    Guest opinion: Drained Snake River reservoirs would resemble...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 31, 2022 1:30 am

    If you want a glimpse of parched river bottoms behind “would be breached” lower Snake River dams, look at recent…

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    Don Brunell
    Guest opinion: Gas engines part of reducing CO2
    By Don C. Brunell • August 17, 2022 1:30 am

    Implausible as it may seem, gasoline powered vehicles can be part of reducing carbon emissions. They need to be part…

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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.
    Guest Opinion: Restoring America’s semiconductor edge
    By Don C. Brunell • August 10, 2022 1:30 am

    Surprisingly, recent U.S. Presidents and congressional Democrats and Republicans agree America’s economic and national security hinge upon tiny, yet powerful…

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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.
    Guest Opinion: It’s time for congress to reassert...
    By Don C. Brunell • July 20, 2022 1:30 am

    While critics contend the U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to…

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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.
    Guest opinion: Drones can help restored scorched public...
    By Don C. Brunell • June 29, 2022 1:30 am

    Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions. However, healthy…

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