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    Articles by Don C. Brunell
    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.
    Highs and lows of brick-and-mortar holiday shopping |...
    By Don C. Brunell • December 4, 2022 2:25 pm

    The good news is, despite higher prices, inflation and safety concerns, more Christmas shoppers are browsing online as well as…

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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.
    Honoring fallen heroes goes beyond lowering flags to...
    By Don C. Brunell • November 11, 2022 2:25 pm

    Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men and women…

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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.
    The truth about trash as an important source...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 24, 2022 5:45 am

    If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility, which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste…

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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.
    Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 17, 2022 5:45 am

    Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come together and…

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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.
    Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 3, 2022 3:45 pm

    In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia…

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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.
    Vaccinations improve our health and employment numbers |...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 17, 2021 11:00 am

    It is not surprising that COVID-19, which ravaged the world, was disastrous for our country’s economy. Millions died from COVID…

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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.
    It’s time to rethink Washington’s long-term care law...
    By Don C. Brunell • August 13, 2021 6:00 am

    Time is short, but action is necessary.

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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.
    Massive reforestation effort needed in Washington and beyond...
    By Don C. Brunell • July 30, 2021 10:17 am

    Massive forest fires in the western parts of our country are not only choking us with layers of thick smoke,…

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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.
    Silver lining from Washington’s brutal heat wave |...
    By Don C. Brunell • July 17, 2021 7:30 am

    How about some good news coming out of our record-breaking (extreme) heat wave?

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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.
    Rethinking a natural gas ban in Washington state...
    By Don C. Brunell • April 30, 2021 5:30 am

    Sometimes being first isn’t good.

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    Lawmakers need to re-examine budget before adjourning
    Lawmakers need to re-examine budget before adjourning
    By Don C. Brunell • April 8, 2019 12:57 pm

    Before lawmakers wrap-up their work in Olympia, they should re-examine their hefty new state spending plan. The budget may not…

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    Inconvenient truth about batteries
    Inconvenient truth about batteries
    By Don C. Brunell • April 1, 2019 11:55 am

    Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material and the situation is…

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    Darker side of renewables
    Darker side of renewables
    By Don C. Brunell • March 25, 2019 11:24 am

    Before our country, in haste, dives totally into renewable energy, we must carefully evaluate its impacts. By just focusing on…

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    Oil companies betting on electric technology
    Oil companies betting on electric technology
    By Don C. Brunell • March 18, 2019 2:52 pm

    Across the pond, London-based BP and Netherlands-headquartered Shell are looking to invest in innovative electric technology which is very good…

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    Trade issues coalesce Washington’s delegation
    Trade issues coalesce Washington’s delegation
    By Don C. Brunell • March 12, 2019 1:30 am

    Historically, international trade issues have galvanized our state’s congressional delegation. Many wondered if that would still be the case today….

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    Student debt draining retired income
    Student debt draining retired income
    By Don C. Brunell • February 9, 2019 10:30 am

    Lots is written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired parents went largely…

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    Boeing hopes to build upon record year
    Boeing hopes to build upon record year
    By Don C. Brunell • January 7, 2019 1:30 am

    Last year, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global study of aerospace manufacturing attractiveness found the United States is top rated and within…

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    Ways to drain the swamp
    Ways to drain the swamp
    By Don C. Brunell • December 31, 2018 1:30 am

    Many pundits predict American political warfare will worsen in 2019 and grow more ruthless in 2020—our next presidential election year….

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    Christmas wreaths help ease pain
    Christmas wreaths help ease pain
    By Don C. Brunell • December 24, 2018 1:30 am

    Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. It is especially hard when they…

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    Reducing wildfire risk imperative | Brunell
    Reducing wildfire risk imperative | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • November 28, 2018 9:30 am

    While massive wildfires are historic, they are more dangerous today. As our population grows they are a greater threat to…

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    Costs matter in hiring | Brunell
    Costs matter in hiring | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • November 15, 2018 9:30 am

    While both sides argue the merits of Seattle’s escalating minimum wage, there are other issues, such as the total cost…

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    Military also adjusting to worker shortages | Brunell
    Military also adjusting to worker shortages | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • November 11, 2018 10:30 am

    When our military is viewed as an employer, it has the same problem as the private sector; attracting qualified people…

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    The Russians are indeed coming
    The Russians are indeed coming
    By Don C. Brunell • October 9, 2018 1:30 am

    Business Commentary: an in-depth view of issues impacting people and our economy

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