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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

Guest Opinion: Boeing’s restart restores hope

Kelly Ortberg’s appointment as new Boeing CEO and the company returning its headquarters to Seattle are promising steps…

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Guest opinion: Use sober ride options to get home safely

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is urging Washingtonians to use sober ride options to prevent impaired driving…

Bertha Cooper tsr 2024

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Think About It: A very human experience

The day I write this is a dreary day. Gray, cloudy, quiet and holds no promise of a…

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

Guest opinion: Record debt shortchanges forest restoration

Our national debt is spreading out of control like a raging wildfire. Among other things, that added liability…

Opinion

The Drought Dispatch: Collaboration and conservation during dry times

Understanding the 2024 drought:

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From the Back Nine: Passing the torch

Maybe the Olympic Games have me thinking about this: as a decent person, you help others throughout your…

Bertha Cooper tsr 2024

Opinion

Think About It: Near death experiences

Early in July, I was reminding husband Paul that my niece Karrie and her husband Dave were coming…

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

Guest opinion: Restoring balance to America’s regulations

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce looked at the cost of regulations in America and found that excessive protocols…

Bertha Cooper tsr 2024

Opinion

Think About It: Woe is OMC

I do not know how many of our community that receives health care through Olympic Medical Center (OMC)…

Jason Stipp

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Guest opinion: OPHS’s pet crisis is a community concern

Since 2020, shelters nationwide have seen a steady increase in animal intakes, with adoption rates failing to keep…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

Opinion

Guest Opinion: Cross-border trade vital to our state’s economy

It’s a tradition for the Association of Washington Business (AWB) to visit the local Costco during our international…

Bertha Cooper

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Think About It: In search of what is important

The debate held June 27 featuring President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was unlike anything I…

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From the Back Nine: More dates than days

My friends and I used to go out to eat frequently. Now that restaurant meals are so spendy,…