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Opinion

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer, and retired president of the Association of Washington Business. He lives in Vancouver, Washington, and can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.com.

Guest Commentary: All Americans should remember to give thanks to veterans

November 26, 2023
Don Brunell

While the last veterans who survived the “surprise” Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are dwindling rapidly, we cannot let their sacrifices and the memories of that horrific day that propelled America into World War II fade into history.


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Dave's View

Editorial Cartoon
November 22, 2023
Dave Rowles

"I stuffed it with turkey entrails."


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The Journal’s View: Politicians must find common ground on perplexing issues

November 22, 2023

With a contentious election season in the rearview mirror, it’s time for Spokane’s political factions to come together to solve the region’s overarching problems.


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Dave's View

Editorial Cartoon
November 9, 2023
Dave Rowles

"Climate change, war, economic upheaval or a new Beatles song?"


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The Journal’s View: Business leaders must speak up about Clean Buildings Act

November 9, 2023
Journal of Business Editorial Board

The Clean Buildings Act will cost Washington property owners millions of dollars in the coming years. State regulators should tap the brakes on broadening the law’s impacts, and state lawmakers should look at ways to ease its effects.


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Guest Commentary: Spate of lawsuits highlights flaws in job posting transparency act

November 9, 2023
Kris Johnson

Now, less than a year after the law took effect, we’re seeing there was good reason for concern. 


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Guest Commentary: Availability of broadband access vital for Idaho's small businesses

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October 26, 2023
Tony Delmercado
In an age where digital connectivity is the lifeblood of economic growth and innovation, rural small businesses in Idaho find themselves at a crossroads. According to SCORE, the nation's leading network of mentors to America's small business owner
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The Journal's View: Mentors (i.e. you) will be key to LaunchNW's success

October 26, 2023
Journal of Business Editorial Board
Innovia Foundation has done its part in garnering $70 million in commitments so far for its LaunchNW mentoring and scholarship program. Now, the Inland Northwest business community should do its part to provide the mentorship required to make the
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Guest Commentary: Manufacturing sector should be celebrated all year long

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October 12, 2023
Kris Johnson
For the seventh consecutive year, Washington has marked the first week of October by celebrating the state's remarkable manufacturing sector. The Association of Washington Business, which serves as both the state's chamber of commerce and
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The Journal's View: Once again, a moratorium isn't the answer in Latah Valley

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October 12, 2023
Staff Report
A second moratorium on housing development in southwest Spokane might make for a nice campaign promise to those in that neighborhood, but it would do little to address growing pains along the U.S. 195 corridor. What such an extreme measure would do is
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