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Washington state receives high-speed rail money
After a long wait, promised federal money is on the way. And considerably more could be coming if another Republican governor rejects federal help.
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Green Acre Radio: Road bumps for Washington state in ending use of coal
For all the changes in coal usage nationally and for all Washington state's access to other energy sources, the Evergreen state still has a big coal plant.
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Bring on the tourists!
Tourism is a major source of city, regional, and state revenue. And, given the region's special relationship with China, let's take strategic steps to attract the rising numbers of Chinese tourists who want to to visit Seattle and the region.
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A new McGinn: Just call him 'Barack'
The re-packaging of Seattle's mayor takes center stage with his State of the City speech.
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Will state debt bring paralyzing protests our way?
Washington's politicians in both parties seem to think that any debt is good debt if it builds highways. They ought to be thinking about using state resources to create economically and environmentally sustainable communities.