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Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - Page updated at 02:25 a.m.

Verdict in for WaMu: Seattle hit in a big way

As it shrinks staff, JPMorgan will empty most of the leased space in downtown Seattle used by WaMu, the biggest occupant of downtown office property.

<strong>The Fund For The Needy: </strong>Asian Counseling & Referral Service offers a Teen Peer Advocate program to help young women recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy dating relationships. Leana Pastores, left, is a graduate of the program and works with Jelina Nguyen and Helena Nguyen.

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Island of support in the teen scene

The Fund For The Needy: Asian Counseling & Referral Service offers a Teen Peer Advocate program to help young women recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy dating relationships. Leana Pastores, left, is a graduate of the program and works with Jelina Nguyen and Helena Nguyen.

    Cougars try to sack UW request

    A group of WSU alumni urged state lawmakers Monday to scuttle a UW request for $150 million in tax money toward a stadium renovation.

    Tax district proposed to save Puget Sound

    Feds retreated from reining in lenders

    UPDATE - 10:54 PM

    SPEEA members approve Boeing contracts

    Seattle City Council may limit tree-cutting by property owners

    Nonbelievers' sign at Capitol counters Nativity

    Clearwire makes its WiMax broadband brand Clear

    Obama: "New dawn" of leadership

      High School Football | Bruised Wolverines clear last roadblock to 3A final

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      2 homeless women back on their feet for Seattle Marathon

      Financial Q&A: Debt and bankruptcy

      Financial counselor Andrea Misano and bankruptcy attorney Jay Jump answer questions about consumer debt and the bankruptcy process.

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      Layoff ledger

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      WaMu job losses in Seattle could total thousands

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