Portland wants to rebuild schools even as the area struggles financially and wonders about how it has fallen behind Seattle's economic position. At least Portland's superintendent of schools is popular, though.
Second of two articles: Cities strongly oppose a bill offered by Sen. Adam Kline would require election of more municipal court judges, rather than allowing their appointment by city officials who may have an interest in raising revenues from traffic tickets, fines, and court costs.
President Obama's tax-cut deal goes before the U.S. Senate, just as he begins a review of Afghanistan policy. At the same time, Washington state is facing its own big issues.
First of two articles: In many cities around Puget Sound and across the state, municipals judges are appointed by city officials. There's cause to worry about the judges' independence and cities' desire to sway the amount of revenue from the courts.
Seattle JazzED, led by legendary local band directors Bob Knatt and Clarence Acox, hopes to fill the gaps left by public-school jazz programs.
