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When there's no cost to them, Olympia's liberals stand strong

Posted Tue, Feb 7, 2 a.m.

On gay marriage and other social issues, they are all in. And that's good. But what about paying for education, social services, investing in our future? Leave that to ... Bill Gates Sr.

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Election-year economics: 10 essential questions

Posted Sun, Feb 5, 2 a.m.

How will the economy do this year? How will the economy impact presidential race? Is Seattle really in an economic growth zone? Here are some answers to your questions about 2012 for the our pocketbooks, the nation, and Seattle.

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Ports and transportation will shape economic success or failure

Posted Sun, Feb 5, 2 a.m.

In a more connected world, even the most-favored regions need to improve their transportation systems and their ability to move goods and people, and to educate skilled workers.

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Inside King County's homeless count: the uncertainties and the lessons

Posted Thu, Feb 2, 2 a.m.

The annual counts are anything but exciting espionage. But getting an accurate number is harder than you might think, and perhaps ultimately more rewarding. 

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New Euro twist: A summit with a general strike

Posted Mon, Jan 30, midnight

On the eve of a crisis meeting in Brussels, new data underlines the darker possibility behind the endless political wrangling: a lost generation of young people.

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State recovery slowed by public sector job losses

Posted Fri, Jan 20, 2 a.m.

The cutting mantra is slowing Washington state's recovering, according to the state economist.

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Washington state ignores Euro crisis at its own risk

Posted Fri, Jan 20, 2 a.m.

The media hype every twitch in South Carolina. But the EU? Well, the EU countries together account for more of the state's exports than next-door neighbor Canada and almost as much as China.

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Green Acre Radio: Environmentalists look warily at Legislature

Posted Sun, Jan 15, 10:15 a.m.

The green community is facing its most-challenging legislative session, where it will be on alert against attempts to roll back environmental protections and initiatives. But there are also hopes for progress on several fronts.

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No time for rest on Washington's trade issues

Posted Tue, Jan 10, 2 a.m.

With a rash of recent free trade agreements under their belts, the international trade community has much to celebrate, but even more still left to do. Here are four international trade battles Washington state should watch this year.

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Best of 2011: A Biblical parable for Occupy Seattle: the issue is fairness

Posted Wed, Dec 28, 1:59 a.m.

After the public bailed out the banks, the banks turned around and kept foreclosing, handing out bonuses, and hoarding their cash. The Bible tells a story about people who get all kinds of help and will not share.

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A Dickensian tale for rebuilding the economy

Posted Fri, Dec 23, 2 a.m.

Do we need spirit guides to help us focus on the reality of international competition for jobs?

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What's wrong with ignoring tourism? Just ask Italy

Posted Thu, Dec 22, 2 a.m.

Now that Washington no longer has a tourism budget, private interests are taking the reins on the promotion of the Evergreen State and the Emerald City. But will it be enough?

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The Legislature adjourns - and kicks the tough questions down the road, again

Posted Fri, Dec 16, 2 a.m.

Bookkeeping gimmicks, calendar juggling, and one-time windfalls won't patch up the state budget for long. But at least the special session laid some groundwork for serious work next time.

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Low-income? No farmers markets for you

Posted Fri, Dec 9, 2 a.m.

Chase fees and this year's budget cuts mean Seattle's Farmer's Market Nutrition Program may be on the chopping block. In some low-income neighborhoods, it could mean serious trouble for the markets themselves.

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What would a euro breakup mean for the Pacific Northwest?

Posted Thu, Dec 8, 11:55 a.m.

The City of Seattle has some limited exposure, but has been working for months to minimize risks. From state government on down, though, the big risk is an economic slide.

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A new world in South King County

Posted Thu, Dec 8, 2 a.m.

Welcome to Kent, frontline for the forces transforming America's suburbs: poverty and hardship, global diversity, and exciting new energy and innovation.

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What's not to like about trade? Seattle wonders

Posted Fri, Dec 2, 2 a.m.

Trade agreements can be controversial but export growth may be the best route to new jobs.

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The art of urban branding

Posted Wed, Nov 30, 2 a.m.

A strong tourism industry, like a strong product, requires good branding. How should Seattle define itself in a growingly competitive international tourism game?

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10 ways the Occupy movement changes everything

Posted Mon, Nov 28, 3 p.m.

Looking beyond encampments, a new book highlights the political and social change Occupy Wall Street has brought to the United States.

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The battle of Thanksgiving: Holy days go head-to-head

Posted Wed, Nov 23, noon

How to win the war between gratitude and purchasing power this Thanksgiving.

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Midday Scan: Birth control time travel; Rep. Dicks caught redhanded; caffeine powder hits the shelves

Posted Wed, Feb 8, 12:36 p.m.

The birth control debate moves back in time. How Norm Dicks funneled federal money to his son. Caffeine powder gives us a glimpse of the future.

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WA's gift to taxpayers? $29.3 billion

Posted Tue, Feb 7, 2 a.m.

A recent Department of Revenue report found that Washington state will grant nearly $30 billion in tax breaks by the end of the current budget period. Yet lawmakers struggle to plug a $1.5 billion budget hole.

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Visiting in Holland, a view of a crisis

Posted Mon, Dec 5, 9:54 p.m. 2011

The crowds of holiday shoppers are big and the attitude is that the crisis will be worked out. But do people really want Germany calling the economic shots?

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Wichita gets the bye-bye Boeing blues

Posted Mon, Nov 28, 2 a.m. 2011

Instead of building its long-awaited refueling tanker in Kansas, Boeing threatens to pull out.

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Warm trees, cold people

Posted Mon, Nov 21, 2 a.m. 2011

The absurdity of people living on the cold streets of the richest nation in the world shows up sharply against a backdrop of bright public art.

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An ill wind blows out of Olympia

Posted Fri, Nov 4, 3 p.m. 2011

Pity the state government. But your real worry should be about municipalities, who are going to be stuck with their own excesses and the problems of the states.

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McGinn is handling Occupy Seattle dilemma well

Posted Tue, Oct 11, 11:15 p.m. 2011

The mayor faces a tough situation with protesters who have something of value to say but aren't obeying the law.

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Comeback time for the flat tax?

Posted Mon, Oct 3, 9:36 p.m. 2011

Given some progressive tweaks, this tax might be the formula for solving the impasse in Congress and Olympia.

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Midday Scan: Friday's top stories around the region

Posted Fri, Sep 30, 10:25 a.m. 2011

The political education of former U.S. Attorney John McKay; a tax break for Safeco Field; Patty Murray's partisan email to supporters; Amazon magoozling in California; and Seattle's burgeoning population of bikers.     

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Midday Scan: Tuesday's top stories around the region

Posted Tue, Sep 20, 11 a.m. 2011

In the news: Corrections abstains from more projected budget cuts; an Alaska town takes environmental controversy into its own hands; city council badmouths the mounted police; social security, explained; and why ATM users should watch their backs. 

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Seattle's pay growth the lowest of U.S. cities In a recent study on pay growth in big cities, Seattle ranked last. Next round's on . . . Detroit?

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The rise of the Obama Super PAC The President recently reversed his stance on the controversial funding machines. Internal memos give us a clue to administration's about-face.

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Why America needs a Zuckerberg tax Mark Zuckerberg will pay only $2 billion in taxes on the $28 billion in assets he stands to gain with Facebook's IPO this year. How to fix that.

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Consumers borrowing up $19.3 billion AP reports, "Americans accelerated their borrowing in December for the second straight month, running up more credit card debt and taking out loans to buy cars and attend school."

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America headed toward energy independence The closest it's been to energy independence in 20 years, America might even start exporting energy.

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