With Washington's biggest utility about to be bought by foreigners, public power advocates in four counties are hoping to switch their portions of the grid to local control. Voters will decide in November.
Two huge legal principles clashed in last week's Washington Supreme Court decision holding that the privacy rights of teachers trump public disclosure in cases where allegations of sexual misconduct were unsubstantiated. The case, Bellevue John Does 1-11 v. Bellevue Sch. Dist. No. 405 [http://www.co
We're into August, which can be a dazzling month in the Northwest, with many things to enjoy and be thankful for: brilliant sunsets, fresh air, sparkling forests and water, music and arts festivals in places large and small, and, not least, an economy that is comparatively stronger than the rest of
Politicians have resorted to some some pretty childish arguments in defense of policies in recent days.
Plastic bag fees are so rive gauche. First, Seattle instated a 20-cent fee on disposable plastic bags [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008078617_grocerybags29m.html]. Then Portland decided to consider a similar idea [http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1216
