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From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

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New long-term care program supports elder care in our state | Guest column

By Melinda Young-Flynn, Washington State Budget and Policy Center

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Happy Independence Day | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

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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Cash for empty bottles would make sense in Washington | Brunell

When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Remember and honor | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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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Agriculture is the backbone of state’s economy | Brunell

Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Blame the Republicans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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How about that King County property tax vote? | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Trick question from the Legislature? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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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…

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.

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

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Victim energy is a siren song to which we must stop our ears | Whale’s Tales

We find them everywhere we turn.

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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Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell

While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…

Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.

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Homeowner’s behavior toward waste worker is pure garbage | Livingston

I recently witnessed an interaction between a homeowner trying to deal with having his green bin container picked…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Go Seahawks! | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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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America needs ‘all of the above’ energy approach | Brunell

In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Welcome to the big show, Dori | Shiers

From cartoonist Frank Shiers:

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

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‘I must have driven through a barn’ and other stories of grace | Whale’s Tales

My brother, Jack, and I were jabbering on Christmas Eve about all the things we’ve done in our…