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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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    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.
    Hydrogen gains momentum as replacement fuel for trucks...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 30, 2021 5:30 am

    In the coming decade, European Union leaders are investing heavily in hydrogen fuel research, believing it is a key to…

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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.
    Working from home is here to stay |...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 22, 2021 11:30 am

    With COVID-19 vaccines being widely dispensed, will an end to this pandemic halt “work from home?” Will workers return to…

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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.
    Bracing for bigger changes in a COVID world...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 15, 2021 5:30 pm

    Now that vaccines are available, we hope our lives will return to the way they were before the coronavirus pandemic…

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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.
    Western wildfires were big polluters in 2020 |...
    By Don C. Brunell • January 9, 2021 5:30 am

    While the coronavirus and its devastating effects on people and economies worldwide were unfortunately the top 2020 stories, the massive…

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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.
    E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • December 5, 2020 5:30 pm

    One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is dealing with the progress of the 20th century — especially…

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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.
    Coronavirus and the silver lining for airline industry...
    By Don C. Brunell • November 20, 2020 5:30 pm

    It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic.

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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.
    Be thankful for diversity in the U.S. military...
    By Don C. Brunell • November 14, 2020 5:30 pm

    Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our all-volunteer military, but it wasn’t always that way.

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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.
    China’s hammerlock on critical metals | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • October 19, 2020 11:30 am

    Guest column

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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.
    Coronavirus stimulates RV sales and rentals | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • October 9, 2020 1:30 am

    Before the pandemic came ashore, the number of active camping households was increasing.

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    Don Brunell
    Coronavirus complicates recycling and waste issues | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • September 26, 2020 1:30 pm

    Guest column

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    Don Brunell
    It’s time to revisit how we manage forests...
    By Don C. Brunell • September 19, 2020 1:30 pm

    Guest column

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    Don Brunell
    Why we should reconsider nuclear power | Brunell
    By Don C. Brunell • August 21, 2020 1:30 am

    If Americans are to receive all of their electricity without coal and natural gas by 2035, they will need nuclear…

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    Don Brunell
    Coronavirus comeback for Alaska Airlines?
    By Don C. Brunell • August 14, 2020 4:30 pm

    It is no secret that airlines were clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic. What started as a promising year quickly went…

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