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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Page updated at 03:14 a.m.

Joni Balter

Joni, a veteran Seattle Times reporter, has been on the editorial staff 11 years. She is the political writer for the page, covering local, state and national politics. She lives near Seward Park with her husband, an author and journalist, and her son who is a high school student. A good weekend always includes a run along Lake Washington with close friends.

E-mail | 206-464-2240

 
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