Don Brunell

Washington’s High Cost of Doing Business

Gov. Jay Inslee was in New York for the world rollout of BMW’s new electric car, the BMW i3, which is partially built in Washington. We are all justifiably proud of our state’s role and see the car as a harbinger of Washington’s economic future. The BMW i3 features parts made from carbon fiber processed at the SGL plant in Moses Lake.

Because it is strong and lightweight, carbon fiber is used in the production of jetliners, fighter planes and racecars. Now, it’s making its way into the retail market to produce lighter more fuel-efficient vehicles that r...