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Bellingham coal project gets hard push
Just as supporters of a proposed Longview coal-loading terminal take a step back, Bellingham is seeing a flurry of activity by supporters and opponents of a proposed Cherry Point facility.
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Growth in the past decade: winners and losers
The state is growing vigorously, all across the landscape. Hopes of urban concentration are not being realized, with some exceptions.
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The future of Pugetopolis: inspired by IKEA?
As we shape our region's growth post-Recession, let's aim for government that is well-designed, cheap, and useful.
Culture
Pioneer Square parking: Did city just put neighborhood at a disadvantage?
Pioneer Square is supposed to be recovering. Now comes the city to impose higher rates and longer hours for street parking. Merchants and residents are left to wonder whether this is supposed to help.
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Is the referendum on Seattle's tunnel legal?
It's bound to touch off lots of lawsuits. It's clear that courts, while reluctant, have barred some measures from these kinds of public votes, but it's far from clear what would happen in this case.