(1) The lottery for day stalls. (2) Donuts! (3) The seafood is ready. (4) A broken tile. (5) The market empty, but not for long. (6) Fruit ready for sale. (All: Steve Scher)
A new coalition of labor activists, politicians and state employees is working to make all state purchasing sweat-free. But the effort needs a push from incoming governor Jay Inslee.
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