Midday Scan: War criminal or victim?; OR Dem crosses the aisle; Uneasy silence from Eyman
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For Columbia River Crossing, Coast Guard objections are just the beginning
The Columbia River Crossing, the $3.1 billion replacement of the bridge between Washington and Oregon, has an entire chorus of detractors. The Coast Guard, with its objections that the bridge is too low to allow certain ships through, might want to get in line.
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When will insurers pay for alternative medicine?
With instances of painkiller dependency dotting Washington like a case of the chicken pox, when will health care insurers bend to demand for alternative pain treatment options?
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Now that some tribes are doing a little better, Republicans in Olympia can't stop thinking about how easy life would be if they could just get more of the gambling revenue. While the legislative leadership spins its wheels on the budget, other lawmakers don't want everyone else to see how little else is being done. Questions about Kitzhaber's death penalty moratorium.
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Will Northwest miss a teachable moment on tsunamis, quakes?
Particularly along Washington and Oregon's coasts, people are finally eager to pay attention to experts. But where's the money going to come from?
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Seattle, Portland tackle sex trafficking of juveniles
Both cities have been painted as having extraordinarly bad problems. In fact, they appear to be leaders in tackling the issue, so they have more arrests.
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Former Gov. John Kitzhaber pulls off his comeback after all, and the state's Congressional delegation bucks the national trend.
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Oregon will likely have a legislative tie, in both Senate and House
The governor's race is still up for grabs. But at least it won't end in a tie, like both chambers of the legislature seem head toward.
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Selling Seattle to save its finances
We could be hit by a "perfect storm" of tax cuts and revenue limits. What's a city to do, then, to fund its needs? The private sector might have to be part of any solution.
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Olympia lawmakers eye Oregon for tax lessons
As Oregon voters this week vote on two tax-hike measures, the Washington legislature watches for signs indicating whether tax increases could fly in their state.
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Time to 'claim the lane' on bike safety
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Lawmakers are considering decriminalizing pot. Bills would make holding small amounts more like a speeding ticket.
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Oregon Democrats bite the bullet on tax increases
While Washington legislators punted on tax increases, Oregon's Democratic majority passed some big increases. One reason for the contrast: Gov. Ted Kulongoski can't seek a third term, while Gov. Gregoire might still hope for one.
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