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Is good news for Washington bad news for Dino Rossi?
While Gov. Chris Gregoire trumpets her leadership in the state's booming economy, likely GOP candidate Dino Rossi is sweltering in Moses Lake, warning of trouble ahead.
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The next Northwest world's fair might be in Shanghai
North Americans look ahead to China's big coming out party in 2010 and remember when ...
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The Mic Dinsmore flap reveals deep differences at the Port of Seattle
The former CEO led the port into a greatly expanded mission of economic development. But that mission and Dinsmore's dealmaking style have provoked a political backlash that has split the five-member commission. The fall election will spotlight these issues and might enable one side to gain a majori
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How Eugene turned into Bach Mecca
Careful nurturing of the Bach flame for 38 years has produced a major international festival each summer. Our critic assesses the achievement of Helmuth Rilling, the wildly prolific artistic powerhouse behind the festival, and samples some of this summer's concerts.
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The new population figures show slow growth in Seattle and big growth in outer counties
The region is growing smartly, particularly as you get farther away from Seattle, and in amenities-rich hotspots like Whatcom and the Columbia River valley. The new figures show what high costs will do in cities with lots of economic growth, pushing families and other residents farther and farther o