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Wherever Newt Gingrich goes, his character comes along
Smart, knowledgeable about history, quick on his feet, Gingrich is the anti-Romney hope in the debates. But his character deserves examination.
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Penn State: Facing the lessons for all of us
After the disillusionment, what do we do? That's what matters.
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Midweek Tech Scan: Broadband for Seattle?
Mayor McGinn and the UW promote more broadband coverage; Microsoft holds its annual stockholders confab; and thePlatform explains what the heck it does.
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Coal-export plan survives election cliffhangers
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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Everett archivist hands over the keys to legendary NW folk library
Folk archivist Bob Nelson has been recording Northwest folk songs for almost 60 years. Now, in the spirit of oral tradition, Nelson is giving his collection - the stuff of legends - to the public.