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Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was…

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.

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Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell

In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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Clear communication vs. sticking your head in the oven | Whale’s Tales

As I have written before in this column, I am a word person.

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Guest column: Make SR 169 better for salmon — and people

By Rowland Martin, For the Reporter

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

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Victim energy is a siren song to which we must stop our ears | Whale’s Tales

We find them everywhere we turn.

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.

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Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell

While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…

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.

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Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell

While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…

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Mayor’s Memo: Welcome to the first monthly column from the Mayor’s office

Welcome to the first monthly column from the Mayor’s office. For those of you I haven’t met in…

Randy Corman

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Column: Disoriented WA legislators decide it’s safe to drive with no brake lights during the day

Renton Highlands resident Randy Corman served 28 years on the Renton City Council and is a former Boeing…

Andy Hobbs can be reached at ahobbs@soundpublishing.com.

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King County’s mental health tax is a bold request for voters | Opinion

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon at a fast food restaurant in Kirkland when a stranger’s mental meltdown…

Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera

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To improve traffic safety for all, lawmakers should pass HB 1513 | Guest editorial

By Carmen Rivera, For the Reporter

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Letters to the Editor

Renton fire chief expresses safety concerns over proposed asphalt plant | Letters

Renton Regional Fire Authority has serious concerns regarding the proposed asphalt plant due to the high hazard risk…

Valerie O’Halloran, Renton City Council President (Courtesy of City of Renton)

Letters to the Editor

Renton City Council president raises concerns about proposed SR 169 asphalt plant | Letters

On Feb. 9, Renton City Council President Valerie O’Halloran expressed concerns that she and council colleagues have about…

Composting is a great way to reduce waste because it keeps food scraps and yard waste out of the landfill.

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Editorial: The power of limiting food waste in state landfills

By The Herald Editorial Board

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Letters to the Editor: Hate has no home here in Renton

Hate has no home here

Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.

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Homeowner’s behavior toward waste worker is pure garbage | Livingston

I recently witnessed an interaction between a homeowner trying to deal with having his green bin container picked…

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Without representation, entire communities feel unseen | Guest editorial

“There is great harm caused by those who allow their chosen beliefs to erase entire communities of people,”…

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Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: One person doesn’t speak for all Renton residents

For the week of Jan. 20.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: We are very sad about the front page focus, direction of the Renton Reporter

To submit a Letter to the Editor, visit RentonReporter.com

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Letters: Disappointment in recent coverage, shocked over cartoon message

Letters to the editor