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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

Agriculture is the backbone of state’s economy | Brunell

Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state…

Muckleshoot tribe members protesting Washington state's violation of their fishing rights in the 1960s. Photo courtesy muckleshoot.nsn.us

Opinion

Muckleshoot history: Broken promises and poverty to thriving tribe | In Focus

Despite the U.S.’s attempt to crush local Native American tribes, some have come to flourish.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Man is a creature of reason and logic

Reader Larry Benson argues our country shouldn’t be governed by religious beliefs.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Disagree but don’t ridicule

Reader Mark McCully responds to a string of negative letters about religion.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Elfers needs to brush up on his history

Reader Frank Thompson reacts to a recent column.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Blame the Republicans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Religion can be good and bad

Reader Eugene Clegg explains how people use religion for all sorts of reasons.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Here’s how your fire department is helping you

Commissioner Amy Trachte thanks Enumclaw for lifting the levy cap for EFD.

By John Locatelli, The Weatherman

Opinion

Taking a closer look at the proverbial snowball effect | The Weatherman

Weather builds off itself — and so does society.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Polarizing headline wasn’t mine — but my letter stands

Reader Larry Benson responds to a letter being called hateful against Christians.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

19th century comparison with the 2020s | In Focus

Why do we need to know history? Because it’s cyclical.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: This nation was formed under God

Reader Lee Litvinenko discusses the separation of Church and State.

Carlie Hendrickson and Payton Tabert
 Simply At Home

Opinion

In a bidding war? Here’s how you can outmaneuver the competition | Simply At Home

It’s a seller’s market still, so make sure your offer is the best one out there.