Politics
The Royer-Triplett tiff
A surprise outcome in naming an interim King County Executive may set off political repercussions, and define a theme of the need for reform of the courthouse gang
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Our schools get a poor national report card
A sobering download of data from The Education Trust makes clear that Washington schools are mired in mediocrity, and the WASL is not helping matters
Culture
Obama reframes the debate about abortion
Welcome to the world according to Obama, a place where difference is taken for granted and alliance is sought.
Equity
A new librarian faces tough economic times
Susan Hildreth, filling the big shoes of Deborah Jacobs, has a good grasp of the complex political environment she's entering. Libraries now have many new missions and lots of bosses.
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Sound Transit ridership is up, and down
Transit demand should continue to fall through the year, owing to fuel prices and high unemployment. But the demand for new transit taxes, based on last year's rise in usage, will not go away.