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.

Opinion

Drones can help restore scorched public forests | Brunell

Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions.…

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Opinion

Fireworks or gas prices? | Shiers

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Award-winning Martin Sortun Elementary School principal retires

After 21 years, Greg Kroll has retired from his award-winning role as principal at Martin Sortun Elementary School…

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Opinion

Let freedom ring | Shiers

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Renton spa employee accused of trying to coerce woman into prostitution, posing nude

Quyen T. Nguyen, 39, has been accused of attempted promotion of prostitution in the first degree and unlawful…

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Public art call for South King County transit corridor

Deadline is July 13 for artists to apply to have their work in new RapidRide expansion.

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.

Opinion

Tell these politicians about the value of hydropower | Brunell

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray, both Democrats, issued a draft report that estimates that breaching the…

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Opinion

Enforcing the ban on fireworks | Shiers

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Brenda Kay Hanson | Obituary

Obituaries

Brenda Kay Hanson | Obituary

September 21, 1940 - June 1, 2022

Eleanor Stefania Biliske | Obituary

Obituaries

Eleanor Stefania Biliske | Obituary

Eleanor passed peacefully on May 27, 2022 in Kent Washington. She resided in Kent 66 years. She was…

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

News

Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

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Opinion

It seems like we get out of school later each year | Shiers

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

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Northwest

Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative

I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.

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Opinion

COVID testing sites return | Shiers

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Opinion

New look for 2022 grads | Shiers

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Lynn Rainey | Obituary

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Lynn Rainey | Obituary

Our beautiful, feisty and brave Lynn Rainey died on the morning of May 3rd at Valley Medical Center…

George Juarez | Obituary

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George Juarez | Obituary

George Juarez was born on July 4, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA. He was the only son of…

Kentridge senior Laird DesMarais will depart for the United States Naval Academy in late June for “Plebe Summer.”

News

Kent student accepted into prestigious US Naval Academy

Kentridge senior Laird DesMarais will depart for the United States Naval Academy in late June for “Plebe Summer.”

Dr. Kurt Peter Eby | Obituary

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Dr. Kurt Peter Eby | Obituary

Dr. Kurt Peter Eby died tragically on May 18, 2022 in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 52,…