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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column
    October 5, 2021 5:00 am

    Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies.

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    Grocery store workers have right to wear Black...
    By Steve Hunter • September 17, 2021 6:08 pm

    National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer

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    Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.
    Bush’s 9/11 epilogue needs to be America’s prologue
    By Don C. Brunell • September 16, 2021 1:15 pm

    We needed a reminder of the way our country came together after 9/11. We got it from George W. Bush.

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    Don Brunell
    Vaccinations improving health, employment
    By Don C. Brunell • September 7, 2021 9:30 am

    Presidents Trump and Biden have given us a powerful tool to bring our country roaring back.

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    Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state���s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.
    America’s band of roughnecks fueled allied D-Day mission
    By Don C. Brunell • September 2, 2021 9:30 am

    Remembering how American skill contributed mightily to the English war effort.

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    Carolynn Bernard, owner and operator of Bless Ewe Sheep Company pets one of the sheep on her farm in Enumclaw on Aug. 17, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    COVID, droughts put local sheep sanctuary in jeopardy
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 19, 2021 5:00 am

    Owner Carolynn Bernard took to GoFundMe in hopes of raising money to make it through the winter.

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    Don Brunell
    Recycling batteries key to protecting our planet
    By Don C. Brunell • August 18, 2021 1:30 am

    Americans already toss about 180,000 tons per year, and electric cars are just hitting the scene.

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    Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.
    Stop, Rethink State’s Long Term Care Law |...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 11, 2021 9:30 am

    People need long term care. But the Washington Cares Act might not be the best answer.

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    Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.
    Japan’s hydrogen pilot may work in Washington
    By Don C. Brunell • August 4, 2021 9:30 am

    The Evergreen state already excels at using renewable energy. What if we added hydrogen to the mix?

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    A Darigold dairy worker practices picketing as a strike is approved by the union. Photo courtesy of Julia Issa
    Puget Sound Darigold workers on verge of strike...
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 2, 2021 4:42 pm

    Workers cite lack of medical leave, outsourcing and bad-faith negotiations as reason for strike.

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    Don Brunell
    Massive reforestation effort needed
    By Don C. Brunell • July 28, 2021 9:30 am

    Forestry effort would control future wildfires, create jobs and help fight climate change

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    Don Brunell
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    Bumper car therapy | Brunell
    July 12, 2021 9:30 am

    The joy of bumping around in the small electric vehicles could mean more than family fun

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    Don Brunell
    Power of Our Interconnected Grid with Ample Supply...
    July 5, 2021 9:30 am

    Cheers to the Pacific Northwest power grid for weathering our recent heat wave

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