Opinion
‘The rest of the story’ on fossil fuels | DON BRUNELL
"Today, all the headlines are about the negative impacts of fossil fuels. But when you dig deeper, as…
Opinion
‘Hands off’ attitude in forests leads to fires | DON BRUNELL
More than a century of fires provides stark evidence of the economic and environmental devastation wrought by massive…
Opinion
American independence means reducing foreign dependence | DON BRUNELL
"While much of today’s news deals with America’s decline, there is hope we can stimulate our economy, create…
Opinion
The princess and the pea | DON BRUNELL
Like the fairytale “Princess and the Pea,” we have the luxury of being discomforted by the smallest things.
Opinion
Total compensation is the key in minimum wage debate | DON BRUNELL
"The truth is raising the minimum wage is not as clear or as simple as some would have…
Opinion
What we didn’t see at Sochi | DON BRUNELL
Norilsk is Russia’s most polluted city. It reminds you of an America mining town a century ago. It…
Opinion
Hawaii and the electric cow | DON BRUNELL
As our elected officials look to the future and work to expand our economy, grow our tax base…
Opinion
We can learn from the Skagit River Bridge replacement | DON BRUNELL
The Skagit River bridge replacement is an example of how things can get done quickly and effectively.
Opinion
Putting risk in perspective | DON BRUNELL
Where there is life, there is risk. That's not some insightful quotation, it's just a fact.
Opinion
Nobody starts at the top | DON BRUNELL
America has always been the land of opportunity for anyone willing to work hard and seek a better…
Opinion
We all need a fresh start in 2014 | DON BRUNELL
The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection and renewal. A shiny new year lies ahead, full…
Opinion
Keep the holiday spirit all year long
During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving — not just giving gifts but donating our time…
Opinion
Keep the holiday spirit all year long | DON BRUNELL
This time of year, we’re reminded that, with all our frailties, we human beings are a pretty generous…
Opinion
What’s the plan? | DON BRUNELL
The one constant in these two extremes has been a high demand for electricity. In suffocating heat or…
Opinion
The ethanol shuffle | DON BRUNELL
Have you heard of the Ethanol Shuffle? One step forward, two steps back.
Opinion
Preserve access to Association Health Plans| DON BRUNELL
Association Health Plans were approved under Gov. Mike Lowry in 1995 as a way to help small employers…
Opinion
Americans need to be thankful for what we have | DON BRUNELL
It is human nature to take things for granted. When you’ve always had something, when it’s been around…
Business
When Boeing speaks, we should listen | DON BRUNELL
When it comes to Washington’s business climate, Boeing is our canary in the coal mine. When it starts…
Opinion
Hire our vets | DON BRUNELL
Many of these brave citizens who put their lives on the line for us are returning with wounds,…
Opinion
Will Washington be big in Boeing’s jumbo jet future? | DON BRUNELL
Just as Boeing competes head-to-head with Airbus in the jumbo jet market, Washington is competing with South Carolina…