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Norm Dicks's use of federal money to the Puget Sound Partnership
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Legislature moving on anti-sex trafficking bills
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Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, has done impressive work putting Washington state at the forefront of legislative and law enforcement efforts to combat sex trafficking of minors.
The Seattle Times editorial board has begun a conversation about how government at all levels should respond to the new economic realities. These suggestions, including from Times readers and community leaders, are aimed at how government at the federal, state and county levels can make changes to better serve constituents, including reinvigorating the economy.
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Delayed response in Powell deaths suggests need for better training
No one knows if the Pierce County Sheriff's Department could have stopped Josh Powell from killing his children and himself. But officials are right to question deputies' delayed response.
Help your neighbors, give to United Way
End the sweetheart deals, overhaul K-12 health benefits
Legislators must cut and reform first, then discuss a tax hike
Public shouldn't pay for PCO elections
State Legislature should reject bill to charge citizens for school records
Big Brother is 'sharing' on Facebook | Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist
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Investment in medical research saves lives, boosts economy | Guest columnist
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Green infrastructure and the development of LID buildings
Iran's nuclear and military intentions
The evaluation of teachers in public schools
United Nations resolution on Syria
Inslee's agenda for job creation
Teens and their technology use
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Politicians and the lives of ordinary Americans
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