Don C. Brunell

Max fix critical to Washington

Max fix critical to Washington

Boeing needs to get the 737 back into service – safely and soon

Max fix critical to Washington
Could Seattle put on a World’s Fair today? | Brunell

Could Seattle put on a World’s Fair today? | Brunell

On April 21, 1962, the Seattle World’s Fair opened. The “Century 21 Exhibition” ran for six months, drew 11 million visitors, turned a profit and… Continue reading

Could Seattle put on a World’s Fair today? | Brunell

Removing Snake River dams is unwise | Brunell

There are dams that should come down and those that shouldn’t. Hopefully, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts its review of the 14… Continue reading

Washington’s big tax bump | Brunell

Washington’s big tax bump | Brunell

With the dust settling from the 2019 legislative session, the focus is assessing the impacts on taxpayers and our economy. Our state’s budget grew by… Continue reading

Washington’s big tax bump | Brunell
New Montana law aims to keep people in their homes | Brunell

New Montana law aims to keep people in their homes | Brunell

Montana’s legislature took the unusual step of exempting older, less-valued mobile homes from property tax as a way to stem homelessness. The bipartisan legislation, which… Continue reading

New Montana law aims to keep people in their homes | Brunell
E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches

E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches

The vast majority of e-waste isn’t handled in an environmentally friendly way

E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches

Montana woman recognized among Fortune’s greatest world leaders

Imagine sitting home and learning Fortune Magazine just listed you among the world’s greatest leaders? That’s exactly what happened to Marilyn Bartlett who led the… Continue reading

Darker side of renewables | Brunell

Darker side of renewables | Brunell

Before our country, in haste, dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts. By just focusing on eliminating natural gas, liquid fuels… Continue reading

Darker side of renewables | Brunell
California wildfires spark renewed debate over underground power transmission lines | Brunell

California wildfires spark renewed debate over underground power transmission lines | Brunell

November’s Camp Wildfire was California’s deadliest killing 86 people and destroying 14,000 homes along with more than 500 businesses. The financial fallout is forcing PG&E,… Continue reading

California wildfires spark renewed debate over underground power transmission lines | Brunell
Those pesky tax incentives | Brunell

Those pesky tax incentives | Brunell

Costs matter today, even it means government incentives are part of the package

Those pesky tax incentives | Brunell

Growing resistance to corporate incentives | Brunell

The circumstances leading to Amazon’s decision to scrap its New York City project reflect trends corporate leaders need to examine closely. There are cultural and… Continue reading

Student debt draining retired income | Brunell

Student debt draining retired income | Brunell

Lots has been written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired parents has gone largely unnoticed. Recently, Wall… Continue reading

Student debt draining retired income | Brunell
Washington farmers need tariff relief | Brunell

Washington farmers need tariff relief | Brunell

The good news is Washington’s cherry crop is projected to be as good as 2018’s. And the bad news? Absent tariff relief from the ongoing,… Continue reading

Washington farmers need tariff relief | Brunell

Private sector is stepping up for tourism | Brunell

Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. That’s particularly true in difficult times when “business as usual” no longer works. As our national… Continue reading

East Coast seaports ramping up capabilities | Brunell

East Coast seaports ramping up capabilities | Brunell

While many eyes are fixed on trade talks between our country and China, leaders at America’s ports are positioning their seaports to compete for increasing… Continue reading

East Coast seaports ramping up capabilities | Brunell
Boeing hopes to build upon record year | Brunell

Boeing hopes to build upon record year | Brunell

Last year, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global study of aerospace manufacturing attractiveness found the United States is top rated, and within our country, Washington is the… Continue reading

Boeing hopes to build upon record year | Brunell
Ways to drain the swamp

Ways to drain the swamp

Many pundits predict American political warfare will worsen in 2019 and grow more ruthless in 2020 – our next presidential election year. The swamp that… Continue reading

Ways to drain the swamp
Good economic news sprinkled with caution | Brunell

Good economic news sprinkled with caution | Brunell

The good news is Washington’s revenues continue to grow and projections for the next couple of years appear promising. That is welcome news, but it… Continue reading

Good economic news sprinkled with caution | Brunell
Cost, availability of health care poses a primary concern | Brunell

Cost, availability of health care poses a primary concern | Brunell

When Congress convenes next year, lawmakers must focus on the cost and quality of health care. In November, voters made it clear, health care was… Continue reading

Cost, availability of health care poses a primary concern | Brunell

Costs matter in hiring | Brunell

While both sides argue the merits of Seattle’s escalating minimum wage, there are other issues, such as the total cost per worker, which enter into… Continue reading