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The Daily Troll: More money for state budget. Coal port plan escapes wide environmental review. Bicyclist gets keys to Portland. transportation office.

Tue, Jun 18, 4:35 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

The I-5 bridge over the Skagit River is reopening with temporary fixes. Seattle kindie rock stars set to tour.

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Federal decision hands coal ports a big victory

Tue, Jun 18, 12:28 p.m.

By Floyd McKay

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided on a limited review of environmental effects for a proposed coal port at Bellingham. Opponents have sought a broader study of sending coal to China for burning.

Hub Seattle's Brian Howe: If I Were Mayor

Tue, Jun 18, 11:13 a.m.

By Brian Howe

The co-founder of the Pioneer Square-based coworking space looks to data visualization — and a little imagination — to open doors in Seattle for more citizen-led projects.

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Coal isn't getting enough respect, study says

Tue, Jun 18, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

A coal port's economic benefits are being underestimated, according to a Western Washington U. professor's report commissioned by the Washington Farm Bureau.

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What's softball got to do with helping homeless youth?

Tue, Jun 18, 5 a.m.

By Zachariah Bryan

A lot, when it comes to raising money and attention. Now, the challenge is to build on the interest and implement plans to help young people without homes.

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