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COMMENTARY: There’s more to the Christmas story than joy and cheer

Local pastor Mark Wagner writes about the complex feelings the Christmas season can bring.

Sean Su (left), a first-generation Taiwanese American activist, was born to Taiwanese immigrants who escaped to the U.S. in the 1980s. Courtesy photo

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Understanding the Taiwanese perspective | Guest column

Being Asian in America is a complex experience primarily because the term “Asian” singularizes and organizes a cacophonic…

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

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Speculation on who might run in 2022 elections | Roegner

If you’re not planning to run for office in 2022, you can enjoy the holidays with your family.

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This year, it’s not about what he steals … | Frank Shiers

Frank Shiers cartoon

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Editorial: In these times, role models are more important than ever

In these times, we see what our community is made of. We need to continue to have our…

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COMMENTARY: Trapped in the midst of climate change

We may seem trapped by climate change, but we can take real steps towards change.

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COMMENTARY: How to cope in a “here we go again” holiday season

Learning about strategies to cope during uncertain times.

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COMMENTARY: Vashon Theatre gets love and recognition for its perseverance

King County honored the theater with the Spellman Award, saluting its work in historic preservation.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

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Our recovery hinges on people returning to work | Brunell

To “Build Back America,” people must return to work.

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

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Message to Sound Transit: Not in my backyard | Roegner

It is easy to oppose something you don’t like – particularly if it is expensive – but also…

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A call for civil discourse

Vashon is a mannerly place. Let’s keep our newspaper that way, too.

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A Place for Sentimentality

When it comes to the holidays, I’m a sentimentalist. Maybe that means I’m a conservative, too.

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The absurdity of living with greenhouse gases

Inefficient systems of the last century still fill our atmosphere with carbon dioxide.