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Memorable fiascos of Seattle's 1962 world's fair

Mon, Mar 19, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair, it's time to remember some of the crimes and blunders that went along with it. Some even launched new industries.

As numbers of uninsured rise, health cuts concerns mount

Wed, Jan 11, 2 a.m.

By John Stang

A doctor tells legislators: Yes, the lack of insurance does cause deaths. The lawmakers got an early briefing on declining access to health care, which could worsen with further state budget cuts.

Cold weather hit the state's vineyards hard

Thu, Apr 28, 2 a.m.

By Tuck Russell

Washington wine production will be down slightly in 2011. But though freezes sometimes affect quality when they strike the youngest grape buds, the wines can still be excellent if spring weather arrives soon.

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Growth in the past decade: winners and losers

Thu, Mar 17, 11:45 a.m.

By Dick Morrill

The state is growing vigorously, all across the landscape. Hopes of urban concentration are not being realized, with some exceptions.

Best of 2010: Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws?

Mon, Dec 27, 2 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

The practice of suddenly jailing people who have failed to comply with collection requests comes close to violating a ban on imprisonment for debt. Judicial watchdogs are taking note and getting some relief, but many people desperately in debt are still helpless.

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Save money by redrawing Washington's map

Thu, Dec 9, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Could Seattle be its own county? And why not consolidate some smaller, rural ones? In budget-tough times, maybe we ought to take another look at how the state is divvied up.

DREAM Act: Are Republicans afraid to follow their hearts?

Thu, Dec 2, 2 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

Demonstrations are targeting members of Congress, like the Yakima Valley's Doc Hastings, who haven't committed to helping young undocumented students prepare for a future here. A Republican activist says Hastings would like to do the right thing but hesitates because of opposition from those who write to his office.

Why winemakers are split on Initiative 1100

Wed, Oct 20, 1 p.m.

By Harris Meyer

Visions of opportunity clash with fears of being squashed by the big players.

Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws?

Mon, Oct 4, 2 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

Yakima coming into its own as a wine-tourism destination

Fri, May 28, 2 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

It's no Napa, or even Walla Walla, but the area touts a new bistro, upscale lodging, and plans for a farm-to-table restaurant. Tom Douglas even has his eye on the region.

New wine in old bottles

Thu, Feb 18, 2 a.m.

By Harris Meyer

A European idea is catching on in Washington's wine country: reusable bottles. It saves money and is kind to the environment.

Hastings and health care: Well, he showed up

Tue, Nov 24, 2 p.m.

By Harris Meyer

Despite a promise to discuss two big issues, the Washington congressman toured a plant in Yakima County Monday without taking questions or even making a statement.

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