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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.

Opinion

Natural gas is under siege in Washington state | Brunell

Whether you call it a ban or a significant deterrent to future natural gas consumption, voter approval of…

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Life

Succotash | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

News

Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co., Camp 2, Walsh Lake, Southeastern King County, near the now-extinct town of Barneston, June 15, 1904. Photo courtesy UW Special Collections

Life

Where there are tall trees, there are tall tales

The fascinating history of Federal Way’s connection to logging and railroads.

Easy peach cake. Courtesy photo

Life

Easy peach cake | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Northwest

Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…

Penny Jones | Obituary

Obituaries

Penny Jones | Obituary

May 19, 1944- August 20, 2024

Blueberry jam. Courtesy photo

Life

Blueberry jam | Recipe of the Week

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Washington Corrections Center, a prison in Shelton, Washington. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA

At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington…

Camping at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, pictured here, has been restricted to 10 nights in a 30-day period. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

Life

New “stay limits” imposed on Washington state parks

Now you can only stay 10 nights in a 30-day period at parks like Kanaskat-Palmer.

Gluten-free Blackberry Zucchini Muffins. Courtesy photo

Life

Gluten-free Blackberry Zucchini Muffins | Recipe of the Week

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Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

News

Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

The Federal Way’s Got Talent August show was held at the Federal Way Farmers Market and featured an array of singers, musicians, and a mesmerizing hula hoop dance performance that captivated everyone present. On Sept. 7 the top 6 performers will compete for the grand prize of $500 and the opportunity to perform at the Taste of Federal Way on Sept. 28 at the farmers market. Pictured left to right: Meggin Hunt, Anna Sicotorschi, Ilona Tabunscic, Amme Harestad, Mary Roberts, Karly Burmark, Tamara Young, John Peterson. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way’s Got Talent August 2024 update

On Sept. 7 the top 6 performers will compete for the grand prize of $500 and the opportunity…

Sunflower seed cookies. Courtesy photo

Life

Sunflower seed cookies | Recipe of the Week

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Marionberry cake. Courtesy photo

Life

Marionberry cake | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

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Letters to the Editor

Article on Project 2025 group needed more info | Letters

Letter to the editor.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Leo Anthony Powers | Obituaries

Obituaries

Leo Anthony Powers | Obituaries

Leo Anthony Powers of Federal Way, WA. died June 29, 2024, of a long illness, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.…

A gray wolf. Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Northwest

‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Open wide, Federal Way | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

RE: Sound Transit facility slated for megachurch property in Federal Way.