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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.
    Cash for empty bottles would make sense in...
    By Don C. Brunell • June 16, 2023 11:40 am

    When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the state’s beaches,…

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    Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.
    Federal Way’s future success hinges on 2023 local...
    By Keith Livingston • June 16, 2023 10:02 am

    We are a nation divided, from the banks of the Potomac to town councils and school boards across America. We…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Next train in … two years? | Cartoon
    June 11, 2023 7:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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    Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.
    Life and connectivity in a post-pandemic reality |...
    By Keith Livingston • June 2, 2023 1:37 am

    We are living in a strangely defined post Covid-19 era that has us adjusting to our broken connectivity accentuated by…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Erica Norton’s achievements on the FW City Council...
    May 28, 2023 7:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Remember and honor | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    May 27, 2023 11:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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    Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.
    Federal Way’s development goals are worthy of investment...
    By Keith Livingston • May 19, 2023 1:37 am

    What do we want? A Town Center that makes us proud! When do we want it? Now! When do we…

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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.
    Agriculture is the backbone of state’s economy |...
    By Don C. Brunell • May 10, 2023 11:40 am

    Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state the fruit…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Blame the Republicans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    May 5, 2023 1:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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    Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.
    I asked ChatGPT if Federal Way is a...
    By Keith Livingston • April 21, 2023 10:37 am

    Being curious regarding the current presumption of “AI” (artificial intelligence) taking over report writing in schools, writing in general and…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    How about that King County property tax vote?...
    April 21, 2023 1:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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    Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.
    Here’s what communist and totalitarian trials really look...
    By Robert Whale • April 14, 2023 1:30 am

    In the 1968 film “Oliver!,” the murderous Bill Sykes’ doomed lover, Nancy, leads pub revelers in a round of “Oom…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Trick question from the Legislature? | Shiers
    April 12, 2023 1:30 pm

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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    Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.
    It’s time for Federal Way to undergo a...
    By Keith Livingston • March 31, 2023 11:12 am

    Fifty-plus years ago, Federal Way was one of many ubiquitous suburbs being built across this country. Homes for post-World War…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court |...
    March 27, 2023 4:00 pm

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

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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.
    Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals |...
    By Don C. Brunell • March 25, 2023 12:40 pm

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

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    Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.
    Clear communication vs. sticking your head in the...
    By Robert Whale • March 24, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Wild Waves is hiring … | Cartoon by...
    March 17, 2023 1:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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    Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.
    City gets a black eye from Steel Lake...
    By Keith Livingston • March 10, 2023 5:05 am

    Another day — another black eye for Federal Way. This one we did to ourselves. Elected leadership and senior staff…

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    Cartoon by Frank Shiers
    Federal Way’s light rail blues | Cartoon by...
    March 10, 2023 1:30 am

    Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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