Stories for Jan. 17, 2012

Midday Scan: A Washington bank, cross-examining tax breaks, Sam Hunt's Costco vendetta

Tue, Jan 17, 7:40 p.m.

The legislature winds up for a state bank; Publicola plays referee on the state's tax breaks analysis; Sam Hunt is still trying to play the Costco as enabler card.

Update: Seattle Public Schools cancel Wednesday classes

Tue, Jan 17, 5:08 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

The all-day cancelation follows a day in which classes started early -- and were dismissed early.

Special congressional election in Oregon tests Democrats

Tue, Jan 17, 6:31 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

After the departure of a troubled Congressman, Oregon's Democrats are trying to hold what should be a safe seat.

Seattle district needs to be schooled on students' realities

Tue, Jan 17, 2 a.m.

By Bill Stafford

Training for jobs has shifted to community colleges. But shouldn't we offer opportunities to relate career interests to classes in high school, even if it contradicts the mantra of college for all?

Hi, my name is Washington, and I have a revenue problem

Tue, Jan 17, 2 a.m.

By Dick Nelson

Gov. Gregoire has proposed a half cent sales tax increase to plug the growing gap between Washington's spending and revenue. Here's why we need a longer-term tax solution.