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

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…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Meth Lion hotel in Federal Way | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers is in response to the recent developments with the Red Lion hotel in Federal…

Mirror editor 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…

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

Opinion

Here’s what we forget about the intentions of police reform | Livingston

In the aftermath of any and every police misstep and citizen killing, we talk about reform.

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Message from the Police Chief: It’s time to fix the pursuit law

“In all my years as a police officer, more than 36 years, I have never seen criminals as…

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

Opinion

State’s drug possession laws challenge the greater good | Livingston

Many years ago, in Texas, when getting ready to leave a bar with my friends, the bartender noticed…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Remote council meetings in Federal Way | Shiers

The Federal Way City Council recently discussed possible changes to council meeting attendance rules. But they couldn’t agree…

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Federal Way police chief’s message on the killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis Police

Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after five police officers from the Memphis Police Department beat him during…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Opinion

Federal Way is not a five-star city | Livingston

Opinion: Why are we not maximizing the preservation of any and all open-space in the area?

Robert Whale

Opinion

A better life comes from learning to distinguish between fact and opinion | Whale’s Tales

One night in 2016, my wife, Ann, and I were cruising through the vegetable aisle of a local…

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

Opinion

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…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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FW gun store’s muzzle | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Go Seahawks! | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cannabis. Image via Wikipedia.

Opinion

Past, present and future of cannabis in Federal Way | Opinion

Mirror editor sparks conversation about cannabis.

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

America needs ‘all of the above’ energy approach | Brunell

In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Welcome to the big show, Dori | Shiers

From cartoonist Frank Shiers:

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

Opinion

‘I must have driven through a barn’ and other stories of grace | Whale’s Tales

My brother, Jack, and I were jabbering on Christmas Eve about all the things we’ve done in our…

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

Opinion

Let’s say our 8 billionth person was born in South King County | Livingston

The United Nations announced Nov. 8 that the world had just welcomed its 8 billionth human passenger.

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

Opinion

When old age asks the new year for a dance | Whale’s Tales

One of the important lessons the dawning of each new year has taught me is the futility of…