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America leads the world when disaster strikes | Don Brunell
Our country may be struggling to compete economically with China, India and other rapidly-developing nations, but when disaster…
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Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce news and notes
Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce news and notes.
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Legislative decisions in 2010 will set financial foundation for 2011 | Don Brunell
Lawmakers gathered in Olympia for the 2010 legislative session can either set our state up for long-term prosperity…
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Charging pertoleum producers for water pollution programs is just plain wrong | Don Brunell
Some state lawmakers plan to hit petroleum producers with more than $1.2 billion in new costs over the…
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Maple Valley business crime statistics
Citywide business crime statistics Monthly Comparison as of Dec. 24.
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Preventing cargo theft and violence in the workplace | Business Watch
Every year loss from cargo theft in the United States costs billions of dollars. This includes the costs…
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King County Public Health announces food worker card schedule
Public Health - Seattle & King County announced the 2010 schedule for classes for food handlers needing a…
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Light rail to Seatac best Christmas present for the region
Proving that last summer's opening of Central Link was merely the beginning of a new era, Sound Transit…
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Saying yes to solar power in Washington
Is solar power possible in western Washington? This has been a popular topic in my mailbox so far,…
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DON BRUNELL: High taxes jeopardize jobs
Taxes are powerful tools that change behavior. Low taxes encourage, high taxes discourage. For example, charities and nonprofit…
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State attorney general sues DIRECTV for ‘unconscionable’ sales practices
DIRECTV has generated more consumer complaints to the Washington Attorney General’s Office than any other business in 2009.…
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Senate health care proposal like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic
As part of its health-reform package, the U.S. Senate wants to expand access to the nearly bankrupt Medicare…
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Virtual Networking Services announces sale of customer base to SkyNet
Virtual Networking Service, Inc., also known as Vircom, a local Internet service provider and Web hosting company, announced…
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Don Brunell: No magic wand, only hard choices
In our state, the governor must submit a balanced budget to the Legislature. That means government spending must…
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Puget Sound Energy to contribute to food banks in Maple Valley and Enumclaw
Budget-strapped families may find the holidays a little brighter this year thanks to local food banks and the…
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Rude dental office candy buy back a sweet deal
Joel and Danny Rude’s dental office in Maple Valley conducted their seventh annual candy buy back event. Though…
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DON BRUNELL: Disorder in the courts
As the debate rages over the causes and consequences of global warming, one impact is certain: Global warming…
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Puget Sound Energy tips for safe and efficent holiday lights
With the arrival of the holiday season and festive decorating underway, Puget Sound Energy reminds customers to stay…
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The good news and bad news about the economy
It is a classic case of “good news, bad news.” The good news is that, as Thanksgiving approaches,…
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Time to raise revenues not taxes
Now that voters have rejected I-1033, the spending limit initiative, the talk in Olympia has turned to raising…