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Stories for Nov. 8, 2011
Voters give mixed message on Bellingham coal port plan
Early returns show a big backer of the plan losing in the county executive's race. But Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike, a vocal opponent, trails narrowly in his re-election bid against former state Rep. Kelli Linville.
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A Seattle election that cements the stalemate
Voters signaled approval of the current city council, reelecting all incumbents easily, while giving Mayor McGinn a big win and a big loss. This further tips the balance away from the mayor, setting the current stalemate in concrete.
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Voters show moderation on ballot measures here, nationally
Sensible voters rejected some far-fetched ideas and supported the more pragmatic proposals.
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Green Acre Radio: Threats still haunting Puget Sound
But can rain gardens and smarter ways for handling storm runoff banish some of the hovering dangers?
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The mostly Democratic state senators want consideration of the effects on communities along the rail route to the proposed terminal near Bellingham.
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Bottled memories: Washington beer through the ages
Seattle’s beer culture has changed, but once upon a time, wild Rainiers roamed the hills and beer labels promised sex.
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Mixed feelings about the new Husky stadium
A longtime fan casts a cold eye on the numbers, the risks, and the shifting rationales for a dramatic remake at the UW.
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James Corner's waterfront plans: get the editing pencil
The success of some New York public spaces such as the High Line and Bryant Park may be leading the architect for Seattle's proposed Waterfront Park to crowd and over-program a space that cries out for serenity and introspection.
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