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Tuesday, March 18

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Aberdeen Daily World
County commissioners embrace future of pot on the Harbor

Associated Press
Lawmakers dawdle on oil transport bills (Ranker, Farrell)
Are state, local officials being more secretive?
States looking at $0 community college tuition
Washington state parks free on Wednesday
James Johnson to retire from state Supreme Court
Oops. Workers drill hole in Washington ferry hull
DOE secretary meets with Washington state governor

Bonney Lake Courier Herald
2014 Washington state Legislative session adjourns on time (Orwall)

Bothell Reporter
How did 1st District representatives for Bothell vote?  (McAuliffe, Moscoso, Stanford)
How did 46th District representatives for Kenmore vote? (Frockt, Pollet, Farrell)

Columbian
Editorial: In Our View: Compassionate Compromise

The Daily News
Legislative wrap-up: Session fails to resolve big issues (Blake, Takko, Hatfield)
State lawmakers face delicate assignment: School-funding report card (Frockt, Pedersen)

The Dispatch
Hot time ahead or chinook and coho fishing (Blake)

Everett Herald
New $5 car tab fee will save state millions on third new ferry (Clibborn)
Archives in, aerospace out and U.S. Open makes the cut (Sells)
Editorial: The feds show their hand (Hanford nuclear reservation)

News Tribune (subscription required)
State plans Wednesday public forum on shaky State Patrol headquarters project (Dunshee)
Editorial: 2014 Legislature: A discouraging performance

Olympian (subscription required)
State plans Wednesday public forum on shaky State Patrol headquarters project (Dunshee, Fraser)
Editorial: Open government forecast: Cloudy for Sunshine Week (Fraser)
Op-ed: A first step to encouraging foster parents
Op-ed: Politics made challenge for estate fee

Oregonian
2014 Washington Legislature: Bill granting state employees time off for reasons of faith awaits Gov. Jay Inslee’s signature (Hasegawa, Jinkins)

Peninsula Daily News
State Auditor: Port Angeles recreation coordinator misappropriated more than $40,000

Puget Sound Business Journal
WA state investigates O’Reilly Auto Parts for denying same-sex benefits
Starting next week, hospital linkups in Washington will need state approval
Opinion: Higher costs for in-home care won’t benefit elderly and disabled clients

Seattle Times (subscription required)
State investigates claim that O’Reilly Auto Parts refuses same-sex benefits
Council places limits on number of rideshare drivers
Oops. Workers drill hole in Washington ferry hull
Round-up: Seattle’s community colleges announce name change, Common Core testing begins | Education Lab
Sawant suggests $15 wage phase-in for some
State Supreme Court Justice Jim Johnson to retire
Editorial: Let companies set lower minimum wage for more teens
Editorial: Don’t use brute force to handle a Seattle minimum-wage increase

Skagit Valley Herald
Health department clarifies Certificate of Need rules

Spokesman Review
Jim Johnson, Washington Supreme Court justice, to retire
Spokane closes loophole for contested developments
Blog: Inslee hints at state action over Hanford cleanup

Tri-City Herald
Our Voice: Inslee makes great move for Tri-Cities with choice of Lura Powell for WSU board

Vidette
Ports ponder pot (Blake)

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Keeping waiver for No Child Left Behind critical

Yakima Herald Republic
Editorial: Why access to government records requires Sunshine Week

 

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Retirement: A third have less than $1,000 put away

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Attorney general investigating auto parts chain over same-sex health benefits

KPLU FM
Seattle City Council Approves Driver Cap For Rideshare Companies
Inslee: Feds Did Not Provide ‘Comprehensive’ Hanford Cleanup Plan
UW Using Smart Grid Technology To Conserve Energy, Save Money
Washington Among States Working To Negate Federal Food Stamp Cutbacks
Where Fate Of Wash. State’s Education Waiver Now Stands, And Why It Matters

KUOW FM
Washington Legislature Fails To Pass Any Oil Train Legislation (Ranker)

 

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Ballard News Tribune
Bill to change MMJ law smolders

Capitol Record
On ‘Legislative Review:’ Highlights from the final week of session

Crosscut
The Daily Troll: Ridesharing regulations approved. Ferry system: Oops. Terror-related arrest at WA border.

Hispanicbusiness.com
Crowdfunding Equity Law Could Help Startups (Habib)

Horsesass.org
Seattle Times Wants to Lower Teen Minimum Wage, You Know, Because

Schmudget
Inside Olympia Interview with Remy Trupin
Session Wrap-Up: 2014 Supplemental Budget Avoids Elephant in the Room

Seattle PI
Blog: Conservative Jim Johnson will retire from Washington Supreme Court

Slog
Washington State’s Most Conservative Supreme Court Justice Is Retiring
Bill to Regulate Rideshare Companies and Cap Number of Active Drivers at 150 Passes Seattle City Council Unanimously