Stories for Jan. 30, 2013

Despite eco-gains, Washington's pulling for coal

Wed, Jan 30, 6:24 p.m.

New poll results show that Washingtonians largely support proposed coal terminals along the state's coastline. In true measured Northwest form though, they want to know more.

The Daily Troll: Local sheriff puts cops in schools. Wanted: savvy pothead. No Blue Angels at Seafair?!

Wed, Jan 30, 5:14 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Snohomish County's sheriff wants to put more officers in schools. The state looks to fill a position with someone who might well flunk a drug test.

Book City: How Erik Larson picks his subjects

Wed, Jan 30, 2 p.m.

By Valerie Easton

When the need for inspiration hits, the Seattle-based author sometimes just heads to Suzallo Library and pulls books from the stacks. Something works: He has already had four books on the NY Times' bestseller list.

Should hospitals be free to expand?

Wed, Jan 30, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

In Senate Republicans have their way, Washington state could take a leap into deregulation of health care.

Don't let mayoral maneuvering muck up SPD reform

Wed, Jan 30, 5 a.m.

By Jordan Royer

Commentary: Seattle's many mayoral candidates are twisting and turning for better positioning, using the SPD as one of many PR whipping boys. How the citizen commission can stay focused on real reform.