Stories for May 12, 2010

Gregoire: I want to finish my work here

Amid reports that she might be asked to become the U.S. solicitor general, Gov. Chris Gregoire says her focus is on guiding the state through the worst economic challenges in 80 years. The White House is reportedly considering her as a possible replacement for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.

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How Seattle went broke

The city let the spending flow during good times, playing generous with everything. Now, the revenue has slowed and the challenges are huge. A good place to start with cuts is at the top, where the big salaries are.

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