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    Articles by Don C. Brunell
    A brighter future for papermakers | Brunell
    A brighter future for papermakers | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • May 18, 2020 2:50 pm

    COVID-19 had a surprising effect on locally-manufactured paper products.

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    Coronavirus, work must coexist | Don Brunell
    Coronavirus, work must coexist | Don Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • May 11, 2020 2:23 pm

    A cure isn’t available, but we can’t stay shut down.

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    Unemployment payments provide necessary cushions for jobless Americans | Don Brunell
    Unemployment payments provide necessary cushions for jobless Americans...
    By Don C. Brunell • May 4, 2020 4:15 pm

    The numbers you read on the news are likely lower than the true impact.

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    We owe truckers our thanks
    We owe truckers our thanks
    By Don C. Brunell • April 14, 2020 11:15 am

    They’ve helped supply all the essential businesses we’ve come to rely on.

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    COVID-19 is straining the medical waste system | Don Brunell
    COVID-19 is straining the medical waste system |...
    By Don C. Brunell • April 7, 2020 1:30 am

    Gloves and masks must be sterilized before being trashed — can America keep up with the growing amount of waste?

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    Coronavirus has brought the country together | Don Brunell
    Coronavirus has brought the country together | Don...
    By Don C. Brunell • March 30, 2020 2:30 pm

    Even intrinsic political enemies are working together for the good of all.

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    TP shortage is the tip of the iceberg | Don Brunell
    TP shortage is the tip of the iceberg...
    By Don C. Brunell • March 16, 2020 1:30 am

    Inconsistant messages about COVID-19 are stoking people’s fears.

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    Legislators must find better ways to reduce CO2 | Don Brunell
    Legislators must find better ways to reduce CO2...
    By Don C. Brunell • March 4, 2020 10:15 am

    The EPA estimates 29 percent of greenhouse gasses come from transportation.

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    Healthy healthcare workers are key to fighting diseases | Don Brunell
    Healthy healthcare workers are key to fighting diseases...
    By Don C. Brunell • February 3, 2020 3:00 pm

    Coronavirus may seem like big news, but the flu is still more deadly.

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    Copper making a comeback as a major disease fighter | Don Brunell
    Copper making a comeback as a major disease...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 27, 2020 1:30 am

    Brass surfaces kills a wide-spectrum of bacteria and fungi.

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    Dams are the Northwest’s flood busters | Don Brunell
    Dams are the Northwest’s flood busters | Don...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 20, 2020 1:30 am

    Removing dams is a pricey project, and would likely encourage flooding in Washington.

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    Sulfur standards aim to curtail maritime fuel oil | Don Brunell
    Sulfur standards aim to curtail maritime fuel oil...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 6, 2020 3:20 pm

    Sulfur fuels help create acid rain, which has numerous negative effects on the environment.

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    Caring for small businesses makes ours ‘A Wonderful Life’
    Caring for small businesses makes ours ‘A Wonderful...
    By Don C. Brunell • December 23, 2019 1:30 am

    Here are some great local examples of George Bailey’s Savings and Loan.

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