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The Daily Troll: A GOP-enhanced Seattle? Steinbrueck for mayor? And sympathy for zoo's elephants
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NW coal port traffic raises worry about huge marine spill
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Industries gear up for the epic fight over NW coal ports
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Working with Scoop: the ups and downs of a political giant
Sen. Henry 'Scoop' Jackson was popular among Washington constituents not so much because of his political skill, but for his character and likability. Still, no matter how hard he tried, he was destined to lose the presidential elections.
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Bellingham park faces big changes from coal-train traffic
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Train-spotting in Denmark
Struggling on the Mukilteo run, zooming along outside Copenhagen. And not missing the bus.
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Everett archivist hands over the keys to legendary NW folk library
Folk archivist Bob Nelson has been recording Northwest folk songs for almost 60 years. Now, in the spirit of oral tradition, Nelson is giving his collection - the stuff of legends - to the public.
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A status-quo election, except outside Seattle
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The great big air battle over the next 'Baby Boeing'
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