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

Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell

Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: Snoqualmie Valley edition

Cheers to Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services, the area’s first and only emergency shelter serving residents experiencing homelessness. The…

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

Opinion

We all need to acknowledge the devils in ourselves | Whale’s Tales

I read somewhere years ago — I have forgotten where — that if a person cannot relish the…

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Valley Record General Manager William Shaw and Sound Publishing Vice President and Everett Daily Herald Publisher Rudi Alcott (left) speak to business owners at an advertising seminar on Aug. 23.

Opinion

Giving our local businesses an advertising edge

Valley Record Publisher William Shaw talks about helping our local businesses

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

Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh water | Brunell

In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world.…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Gas-powered car ban in Washington state too? | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Kathy Lambert is a former member of the King County Council who represented the Snoqualmie Valley. Send comments to editor@valleyrecord.com.

Opinion

A closer look at King County’s ongoing housing crisis | Guest column

By Kathy Lambert

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner

Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…

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

Opinion

Writer confesses to deep, dark secret | Whale’s Tale

With grammar and language, clarity matters.

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Sports

Remembering a Towering Legend

A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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

Opinion

My fellow Americans, we need a political middle again | Whale

For the poor beleaguered voter in the coming elections, I offer this piece of advice — beware of…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner

One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…