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Politics in Washington: Ready for an explosion
Rodney Tom's sudden departure shows that changes are bubbling furiously toward the surface in Olympia and Seattle.
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Fight for state Senate control could enter unknown territory
With Rodney Tom deciding against seeking re-election, Republicans seem in good position. But there are no guarantees.
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Court will hear no specifics from Legislature on school improvement money
One question: How will the state Supreme Court react?
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How to destroy a perfectly good police department
Guest Opinion: Start with absurd premises about Seattle police drawn from never-explained methodology. Then drag officers through political training exercises.
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Obama makes a smart Cabinet pick who has Seattle background
Seattle's Sylvia Mathews Burwell is choice of high integrity, as is another fresh selection by the president.