Sen. Henry 'Scoop' Jackson was popular among Washington constituents not so much because of his political skill, but for his character and likability. Still, no matter how hard he tried, he was destined to lose the presidential elections.
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The story of a convicted wolf killer brings a growing problem into perspective, and shows how big an impact even one or two deaths can have on an endangered population.
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Ignore the neighbors. What's wrong with being distant? Don't dwell on the geophysics of catastrophe: What's the point in scaring yourself away?
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Expanding rail capacity would mean shrinking a popular park.
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The Navy wants a wharf expansion at Bangor to upgrade nuclear missiles. But why?
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Republican John Koster has an easy road to his party's nomination for a congressional seat while five Democrats stage a brawl. It's wild even if Dennis Kucinich doesn't land here.
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A new program debuts tonight with the unlikely goal of pairing TV and the Socratic method to promote discussion of public issues. Without the public.
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Washington state has two good candidates, but does either have ideas that confront the real needs of the people?
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Despite the renewed Washington Incentives program and a vibrant film community, local indie filmmakers are struggling to find work in the place they love.
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A remote rainy corner of the country emerged as one of the recognized centers of international commerce and innovation. More than blind luck was at play.
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After decades of pollution, the feds face a deadline in 2019. Seven years might sound like a lot of time but expectations of a federal request for a delay are already rising.
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Tax-increment financing, which is permitted in 48 other states, would be a powerful tool for encouraging more projects and amenities around light rail stations. Here's the case for its many benefits, and a look at progress and debate to date.
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A myth holds that America is a land of wide-open spaces. In fact, much of the population is densely concentrated huge urban areas. And, yes, busting another myth, the density could support high-speed rail service.
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With 10,000 baby boomers a day turning 65, that large cohort will have an impact on unemployment rates this fall, when it could matter in the election race, and for years to come. Update: New employment figures show little gain in overall jobs.
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As governors, Chris Gregoire and Rhode Island's Lincoln Chafee have the legal standing to force a federal response to their complaints about keeping marijuana out of pharmacies. But the feds have so far proven obstinate in their position.
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NPR reports, "There’s even talk Gregoire will become a national surrogate speaker for President Obama on issues including gay rights."
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