Opinion
Trade war could hit Washington hard | Brunell
Any trade war between the United States and China is worrisome, but if it escalated and tariffs are…
Opinion
Water pressure mounting in West as population spikes | Brunell
As we deal with our population growth, we must address sufficient supplies of drinkable fresh water for residential,…
Opinion
A forgotten side of the Alamo | Brunell
Most of the 2.5 million annual Alamo visitors focus on the epic 1836 battle in which a small…
Opinion
China now driving car market | Brunell
In the 1950s, America’s “Big Three” automakers (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler) were the pacesetters for our industrial…
Opinion
Ireland: cleaner, greener and more prosperous | Brunell
This St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the Irish have lots to celebrate. Ireland is cleaner, greener and more…
Opinion
South Korea success goes beyond Olympics | Brunell
It was hard to get excited about the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but give the South Koreans credit for…
Opinion
Military leaders can transform education | Brunell
Do good military commanders make good education leaders?
Opinion
Washington’s carbon tax differs from B.C. | Brunell
In Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing lawmakers to enact a new tax on carbon gas emissions before…
Opinion
John Spellman: best leader for tough times | Brunell
Too often, virtues and accomplishments of quiet leaders go unsung. Such is the case with John Spellman, a…
Opinion
China’s sword policy cutting deep into recycling | Brunell
Earlier this month, China launched its “national sword” policy which bans many recyclable materials it traditionally imported. Meanwhile,…
Business
Online sales good for Washington papermakers | Brunell
Curbside recycling bins are packed with cardboard shipping boxes from Christmas online shopping. The uptick in consumer shipments…
Opinion
Time for railroads to implement positive track | Brunell
While the investigation continues into the deadly Amtrak derailment near DuPont, the clock continues to tick on the…
Opinion
Laying a million Wreaths Across America | Brunell
Christmas is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving for lost loved ones. It is especially painful for…
Opinion
Finding balance in occupational licensing | Brunell
Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only…
Business
Camas papermill may be harbinger | Brunell
Editor’s note: In 1978, I was hired by Crown Zellerbach. Part of my responsibility was to help with…
Opinion
About our business climate today? Remember 1993 | Brunell
Twenty-five years ago, business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general…
Opinion
Amazon’s plan reminiscent of Boeing’s Chicago move | Brunell
Last year, Seattle Times aerospace reporter Dominic Gates wrote about the similarities and differences between Boeing’s corporate office…
Opinion
Expanded Panama Canal among challenges for Washington ports | BRUNELL
The $5.4 billion spent to expand the Panama Canal is paying off for East Coast and Gulf of…
Opinion
Players taking a knee hurting the NFL | Brunell
On a recent Saturday afternoon in Portland, a young woman stepped onto the playing field at the beginning…