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Posted Wed, Feb 8, 2 a.m.
The state is talking about cuts in the neighborhood of 40 percent. But would such drastic cuts really happen?
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Posted Wed, Feb 1, 2 a.m.
Environmentalists are appalled at a possible end run of long-awaited Department of Ecology rules. But cities and developers say it's too much, too soon.
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Posted Sun, Jan 29, 2 a.m.
A fisherman with a leaky hydraulic line discovers what a serious business an oil sheen on Puget Sound can be — especially if you're one of the unlucky few to get tagged for it, and you get on the wrong side of the pollution detectives. New: The Department of Ecology has now reached a decision.
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Posted Fri, Jan 27, 2 a.m.
As Northwest concerns build about global and local environmental issues in the Northwest, a small Oregon port gives its approval to exporting coal to burn in Chinese power plants.
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Posted Thu, Jan 26, 2 a.m.
The ferries were bought at a high price and have some odd characteristics: the tendency to list, the engines that seem to waste fuel, and tight quarters for vehicles. They are very comfortable, but the state is looking at a potentially bleak future for ferry service finances. Updated: The ferry system has provided a statement about an award given to the new ferries.
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Posted Mon, Jan 23, 2 a.m.
Too many people are abusing painkillers, many of them young. Very few abusers are in treatment. And it won't be easy reversing a history of lax oversight.
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Posted Sun, Jan 22, midnight
Responding to concerns about excessive prescribing of drugs, Washington state has new rules in effect. But will it make a difference in a trend that is claiming more lives nationally, including among the young?
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Posted Mon, Jan 9, 2 a.m.
Who did most to raze, wreck, uproot, neglect, and generally trash our historic treasures in 2011? The envelopes, please...
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Posted Mon, Jan 9, 2 a.m.
There are some encouraging signs, but tolls can't work as well as possible without more flexibility and wider adoption. And cross-lake efficiencies also require much more flexibility in transit than reliance on light rail.
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Posted Fri, Dec 30, 2 a.m.
New studies of where pollutants originate give scientists a clearer idea of where problems lie. Who knew that so much trouble comes from forest lands?
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Posted Wed, Dec 21, 2 a.m.
A new study finds that blacks and Latinos face much greater likelihood of winding up in prison compared to whites arrested for the same crime. At each step through the criminal justice system, race may subconsciously play into the decisions, adding up to gross unfairness.
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Posted Fri, Dec 16, 2 a.m.
Bookkeeping gimmicks, calendar juggling, and one-time windfalls won't patch up the state budget for long. But at least the special session laid some groundwork for serious work next time.
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Posted Thu, Dec 15, 2 a.m.
With mudslide season approaching, officials are looking at what could be done to minimize disruptions. Does BNSF really have to halt passenger service for days after a slide?
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Posted Sun, Dec 11, 12:15 p.m.
Halfway through their special session, lawmakers aren't following Gov. Chris Gregoire's suggestions for budget action. But some action can be expected before Christmas.
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Posted Thu, Dec 1, 2 a.m.
Another fuel truck wrecks and gushes gasoline, this time on I-405. Double-walled tanks might prevent such spills, but don't hold your breath waiting for them.
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Posted Wed, Nov 23, 2 a.m.
Hard numbers reveal a confusing economy that's exporting more, hiring less, and still quavering before Europe's debt and America's political gridlock.
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Posted Tue, Nov 22, noon
A profusion of special purpose districts collect state money and taxes for everything from mosquito control to 'television reception improvement'. Cities and counties might do their jobs better, for less.
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Posted Wed, Nov 16, 2 a.m.
Neither side in the battle over exporting coal to China winds up with clear mandate in Bellingham and Whatcom County elections.
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Posted Fri, Nov 11, 2 a.m.
Half a year after Gen. Peter Chiarelli told a packed audience at the UW that Seattle must take specific steps to help veterans cope with the lingering trauma of military service, how are we doing?
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Posted Fri, Nov 11, 2 a.m.
Oregon will soon receive more Talgo trains, made in an American plant. But advocates fear Northwest states will miss the chance to open new service.
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True voter turnout figures calculated by a noted authority show that in 2010, Washington trailed only one other state. Is it a vote-by-mail benefit?
MOREPosted Mon, Dec 26, 5 a.m. 2011
Washington's AG equates prostitution with rape and human trafficking, but thinks Backpage.com stands alone.
MOREPosted Fri, Dec 16, 2 a.m. 2011
The governor's press conference unveiled strong moves for leaner management and a push toward privatization of the lottery. In addition, a number of senators from both parties are working on a constitutional amendment to block initiatives that require spending but fail to provide the needed funding.
MOREPosted Wed, Dec 14, 2:15 p.m. 2011
Perhaps Europe is about to enjoy a sudden economic revival that will sweep its good tidings here? Otherwise, this failure to act more concretely on the budget is another sign of the need to give the governor more budget-cutting discretion.
MOREPosted Sat, Dec 10, 2 a.m. 2011
Because of its size, Wine World in the University District stands to gain handsomely from Initiative 1183's approval. But its owner worries about the smaller competitors when the changes occur.
MOREPosted Tue, Nov 29, 2 a.m. 2011
A commission is about to decide on recommendations that are likely to provoke political fight.
MOREPosted Wed, Nov 16, 4 p.m. 2011
A new study shows opportunities for the state to improve its chances of landing the next generation Boeing 737 MAX but Texas shapes up as a tough competitor.
MOREPosted Tue, Nov 8, 6:30 a.m. 2011
The mostly Democratic state senators want consideration of the effects on communities along the rail route to the proposed terminal near Bellingham.
MOREPosted Wed, Oct 5, 2 a.m. 2011
A string of minor troubles may be snowballing into a large opportunity for opponents.
MOREPosted Tue, Sep 20, 6 a.m. 2011
The ruling from Whatcom County, state DNR seems to say: violate first, get a permit later. And pay a small fine.
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