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November 06, 2008: Headlines

Obama and race

Posted Fri, Nov 7, midnight

Black history is now American history.

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The incredible, shrinking Northwest GOP

Posted Fri, Nov 7, midnight

As Washington and Oregon become increasingly urban, Republicans are increasingly scarce. They remain in control of isolated, rural counties, but their numbers are no match for Democrats.

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Back to the business of governing

Posted Thu, Nov 6, 9:54 a.m.

For the president-elect and Washington's governor, the reality of an economy in crisis leaves no time for rest. Plus other observations about the big vote this week.

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Voters in one county reject Puget Sound Energy

Posted Thu, Nov 6, 9:11 a.m.

The Jefferson County Public Utility District appears to be the only winner among three populist campaigns to take over now-private electric services.

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Questioning the promise of change

Posted Fri, Nov 7, midnight

In the wake of the historic 2008 election, a conservative blogger asks: To what degree is President-elect Obama's victory a mandate for the changes he will attempt to make?

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All the news that ain't

Posted Thu, Nov 6, midnight

A recovering campaign reporter witnesses the demise of journalistic objectivity, and wonders what will replace it.

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A Portland Japanese Garden calls to mind the art of Andy Goldsworthy

Posted Thu, Nov 6, midnight

Our Zen gardener gets a nudge to visit the Portland Japanese Garden and finds five gardens in one.

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