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How WSDOT will manage the I-5 collapse

Fri, May 24, 12:30 a.m.

By Paula Hammond

Guest Opinion: As the former state Secretary of Transportation, I know the department is ready to respond.

Skagit River bridge collapse

Thu, May 23, 9:26 p.m.

By John Stang and Joe Copeland

Governor declares state of emergency as WSDOT scrambles to reroute traffic and gauge the condition of Washington's other spans.

House committee takes swipe at drunk driving

Thu, May 23, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Lawmakers still need to figure out the costs of enacting the tougher measures sought by Gov. Jay Inslee.

Tax exemptions are starting to draw an uncomfortable spotlight

Sat, May 18, 1 a.m.

By John Stang

An initiative campaign and a state commission are both moving to focus more attention on tax breaks for companies.

Seattle workers use poetry to convey hardship, fight for higher wages

Fri, May 17, 5 a.m.

By Martha Baskin

Green Acre Radio: As more jobs become part-time and low-wage, the fight for worker's rights may be just beginning.

Marijuana rules: Some heavy stuff put out for public comment

Fri, May 17, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

The Washington Liquor Control Board has put together wide-ranging rules to implement the voter-approved legalization of pot.

The Daily Troll: Sacramento's victory lap? A lone School Board candidate. Can you have one drink and drive?

Tue, May 14, 3:54 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

The governor punts on sharply lowering the threshold for charging drivers for DUI.

The Daily Troll: Dems' 1st big mayor endorsement? An unexpected biker gang. Tim Eyman's pay.

Thu, May 9, 4:38 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Gold in them thar initiatives. Pebble Mine: Bad news for salmon.

The Mayor Games: Big transportation needs, little money

Wed, May 8, 5 a.m.

By Tom James

The city has a backlog of needs and a growing employment base. But moving forward has to be mixed with catching up.

Balancing the budget: Don’t forget the bigger picture for women, families

Fri, May 3, 5 a.m.

By Sue Sherbrooke

Guest Opinion: There is a price to be paid -- in both cash and human terms -- for taking a narrow view of what saves or costs money in the state budget.

GOP senator will head department reviewing his political friends' proposals

Fri, May 3, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

Sen. Don Benton will run Clark County's environmental services office, where many of his donors need to get permits. His biggest environmental priority this year: Resisting a 20-year-old U.N. plan.

Why gun control is so hard: Hint, it's not the NRA

Thu, May 2, 5 a.m.

By Ralph Fascitelli

Guest Opinion: There's one big factor missing from far too much of the discussion: The voice of the families of the victims.

The Daily Troll: No NBA team for Seattle. Gun initiative launched. A rescue in Bellevue.

Mon, Apr 29, 2:22 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

A pro basketball league committee unanimously recommends against a move of the Sacramento Kings.

State treasurer criticizes Senate, House budgets

Sat, Apr 27, 9:23 a.m.

By John Stang

James McIntire says legislators' 'overly optimistic' budget plans may end up costing taxpayers.

Sen. Ed Murray: Senate's gay discrimination bill "truly shameless"

Fri, Apr 26, 4:55 p.m.

By John Stang

Democratic Senators pushed back hard against a proposed Senate bill that would allow business owners to discriminate based on their own religious and philosophical views.