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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

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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Fireworks or gas prices? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Let freedom ring | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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To prevent future violence, we need to learn what’s in us | Whale’s Tales

Fresh pools of blood, tears and fury.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

What are lawmakers doing to stop gun violence? | Roegner

A gunman recently massacred 19 children and two teachers with a legally-obtained AR-15-style rifle at Robb Elementary School…

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Letters to the Editor

Do not cut down trees on Mt. Peak

This will only negatively affect the the environment.

Carol Spell, "Education, Appreciation, Action"

Opinion

About the Baha’i Faith | Education, Appreciation, Action

I’ve been quoting Baha’i texts all year. Here’s what it all means.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Inflation and gas prices soar worldwide — how is Biden to blame? | In Focus

Governors should grant a gas tax holiday, but they don’t want their state losing that revenue.

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Letters to the Editor

Goodbye, Mr. Cannon

We disagreed on pretty much everything.

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Letters to the Editor

Hiking Mt. Peak is about the journey, not the destination

Don’t cut down trees just for a view.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear kitten killer — grow up

Be responsible and get your animals spayed.

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Letters to the Editor

Police are resigning because of scrutiny, not “defunding”

In this case, one bad apple really spoils the bushel.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Enforcing the ban on fireworks | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers