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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, Wa. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Guest opinion: School safety needs wider attention

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

Ed Johnstone

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Being Frank: Hatchery salmon hold the ecosystem together

Salmon are a keystone species in the Pacific Northwest — a central part of the food chain and…

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

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Guest Opinion: Now is the time to batten the hatches

If ever there was a time for building up Washington state’s rainy-day reserves, this is it.

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From the Back Nine: April flowers

April is a very busy month on the national calendar. It is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month,…

Bertha Cooper

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Think About It: Do unto others

She was raised in what she described as a “secular Jewish” household. She took to heart the teachings…

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Letters to the Editor — April 5, 2023

Clallam Democrats support special education funding

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Letters to the Editor — March 29, 2023

District needs to prioritize with budget issues

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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Guest opinion: Skilled worker shortage could derail ‘Electrify Everything’

In the race to “Electrify Everything” there are glitches which may derail the plan over the next 20…

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Guest column: Weapons in the war against snoring

My wife has suggested that I snore. I have little or no reason to doubt her, being the…

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Think About It: The Long Voyage

“The storm abates a bit, with the ship still at sea. Time to eat, rest, renew the rigging…

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Guest column: Echoes of past resurrected by war in Ukraine

History has a way of repeating itself. The war in the Ukraine and the refugee crisis have brought…

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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Guest opinion: Colville’s healthy forests project is model for federal legislation

Who says Congress is so gridlocked that nothing is accomplished?

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Wellness with Aging: Debt, Financial Health, and Longevity

Depending on which expert you listen to, the total consumer debt in America is anywhere from $14-$16 trillion…