Opinion
Boeing has a lot riding on the MAX | DON BRUNNELL
"When Boeing rolled out its first 737 MAX last month there was little fanfare. Nevertheless, its importance to…
Don Brunell
Opinion
Reusing water can help farmers and fish | DON BRUNELL
Increasing river flows in the northwest to wash young salmon to sea has worked; nevertheless, once water goes…
Opinion
Blind bank on Ex-In bank | DON BRUNELL
As a Boeing contractor, the fortunes of The Lighthouse for the Blind are directly connected to the fortunes…
Opinion
Trade promotion is imperative for America | DON BRUNELL
World trade creates 38 million American jobs, 846,000 in Washington. Our state has the highest per person income…
Opinion
Ask the commissioner, ‘Why?’ | DON BRUNELL
"If AHPs provide such high-quality, affordable health coverage, why does the Commissioner want to get rid of them?…
Opinion
Seattle minimum wage law confuses franchises with large businesses | DON BRUNELL
The new law classifies Seattle’s 600 franchisees – who operate 1,700 franchise locations and employ 19,000 workers –…
Opinion
Washington headed for water warfare? | DON BRUNELL
California is in the midst of a fierce water war, a conflict that holds lessons for us in…
Opinion
Moving beyond the gas tax | DON BRUNELL
"But a larger concern is that the debate over fuel taxes distracts us from the real question: what…
Opinion
High cost of college tuition not good for nation’s vitality | DON BRUNELL
Whether you agree with them or not, the fact is the traditional college education on a university campus…
Opinion
Does Boeing have buyer’s remorse in Illinois? | DON BRUNELL
In 2001, Boeing announced it would move its corporate headquarters from Seattle to Chicago. Today, you wonder if…
Opinion
Remembering our fallen with Christmas Wreaths | DON BRUNELL
Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving for a lost loved one. It is especially painful for…
Opinion
Missouri cakebaker is one of the lucky ones | DON BRUNELL
Stores shuttered by arson and vandalism often lose customers permanently because they’re closed too long.
Opinion
Washington state playing role in BMW success
BMW looked to Moses Lake where Grant PUD supplies large loads of some of the world’s lowest cost…
Opinion
November’s election about jobs, wages | DON BRUNELL
The election this year may be considered by pundits to be a prelude to the 2016 presidential ballot,…
Opinion
How About an Early Thanksgiving This Year? | DON BRUNELL
Given the good news of our state’s bountiful apple and cherry harvests this year, we could actually cook…
Business
M&M’s and the American Dream | DON BRUNNELL
As a family-owned business, the Mars Company has defied the odds. Business Week reports that the average life…
Opinion
Cost of new medications could bankrupt health care | DON BRUNNELL
The good news is we are developing new life-saving medications every day. The bad news is they are…
Opinion
Pity the poor streamers and the environmental double standard | DON BRUNELL
There appears to be a double standard when it comes to the environmental impacts of renewable power.
Opinion
Strong employement numbers, but warning lights ahead | DON BRUNELL
The good news is Washington is separating itself from the national jobless rate. In July, an average 6.2…
Opinion
Lessons from the Sheboygan waterfront | DON BRUNELL
The point is industries and cites coexist very well along the water’s edge.