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Portland shipyard building is wave of the future | Brunell
Energy sources has many possibilities
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Carbon fee hurts business and families | Brunell
Reduce pollution in our atmosphere without punishing workers and families
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Boeing’s venture into hypersonic jetliners
Last spring, Boeing revealed its proposed hypersonic passenger airliner, which would fly much higher and faster than the…
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Avoiding trouble tweeting
Think hard before posting an angry, irresponsible or accusatory message
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Lampson beating odds for family-owned businesses
They are the backbone of the American economy
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Much needed dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom | Brunell
With today’s tension and rancor, we need a dose of Yogi Berra’s wit and wisdom to put things…
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Trade wars hit state’s cherry growers hard | Brunell
Hopefully, the trade dispute will be resolved before the apple and wheat harvest are completed this fall
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Columbia River Treaty talks too vital to ignore | Brunell
While most of our attention in the Pacific Northwest these days is on trade wars, tariffs and wildfires,…
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American giving surpassed $400 billion | Brunell
Philanthropy is what we continue to do well
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Cementing radioactive wastes could save billions | Brunell
Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Energy has funded construction of a $17 billion project to encase radioactive…
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Jetsons cartoon robots now reality
The Jetsons television series about a space-age family featuring “Rosey the Robot” gave us a preview of life…
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Seattle’s misstep highlights need for new approach | Brunell
Last week, Seattle’s City Council did an “about face,” revoking the onerous corporate head tax it unanimously enacted…
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Washington’s expensive culvert court case | Brunell
While much of the media buzz over declining salmon runs focuses on dam removal and predation by sea…
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Straw pulp looks like a good option | Brunell
Columbia Pulp project is a win-win for the environment and the economy
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Bad labels tough to shed | Brunell
Amazon, other businesses stand to lose big over Seattle’s head tax decision
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Lt. Dan needs lots of helping hands | Brunell
Gary Sinise making year-around commitments to help veterans and their families
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New approaches needed to fight super wildfires | Brunell
With Western States wildfires growing in size and destroying more homes, farms and businesses, there is a need…
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Yogi’s wisdom is worth thinking about| Brunell
The late great philosopher Yogi Berra once proclaimed: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” It sure…
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Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our robust economy | Brunell
Millions of good-paying opportunities available in blue collar jobs
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Streamlining regulations helps Americans compete | Brunell
President Trump campaigned on cutting taxes, streamlining regulations and improving infrastructure. He also vowed to renegotiate our trade…