Associated Press
Scientists seek alternative to salt for winter de-icing
101,000 buy health coverage in state’s open enrollment
Shots fired in air at JBLM bring police
Washington State University studying greener winter road technology
State says it’s meeting new rules in effect for ‘psychiatric boarding’ of mentally ill patients
Census: Washington, Oregon populations grow
Report: State carbon emissions dropped in 2011
U.S. economy surged in 2014
U.S. economy grew at fast 5% annual rate in third quarter
State’s disclosure commission struggles with budget cut
Justices: State agencies must explain records redaction
Reservations to begin in San Juan ferries
Bainbridge Island Review
Sen. Rolfes to serve on critical committees (Rolfes)
Rep. Appleton again picked to lead House Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs Committee (Appleton)
Rep. Hansen named chair of Higher Education Committee (Hansen)
Inslee outlines strategy to fund education, transportation projects
Capital Press
Kretz: Fire management concerns growing (Blake)
Columbian
Our top stories of 2014
Washington’s minimum wage will remain nation’s highest
Editorial: Court Should Not Take Sides
Editorial: Mentally Ill Worth Aiding
The Daily News
Editorial: Preserving forests the right way
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Tragedies behind, challenges ahead in 2015
20 states to boost minimum wage
Black and white, red and blue divide America
Jobless aid hits a 7-week low
Sirota: Wealth is being spread, but from middle class to rich
Harrop: Tax cut activists’ numbers are ‘dynamic’ and a little squishy
Washington Post: The need for data on all in-custody deaths
Washington Post: Demystifying 5 myths about gas taxes
Editorial: Governor’s transportation budget give Snohomish County short shrift
Editorial: Governor’s budget leaves election watchdog to beg
Editorial: Do not reduce train crews to one
Federal Way Mirror
Governor’s state budget eyes new sources of revenue
Islands’ Sounder
Advocates call for Orca protection
Ranker re-elected to Ways and Means (Ranker)
Derelict vessel removal is in full swing
Journal of the San Juan Islands
New fees in effect on vehicle licensing, transactions, title transfers
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Changes are coming, but what does the future hold for Puget Sound?
Inslee proposes fourth new ferry, freezing fares
Maple Valley Reporter
Representatives join forces to promote computer science education (Hansen)
News Tribune (subscription required)
Unpopular license plate law dies as lawmakers boost plate sales
Inslee budget proposal would consolidate National Guard armories, fund projects at Capitol and Western State
Report: Government efficiencies saved $5.92 million, biggest gain in avoided costs
PDC finding it hard to get money to make upgrades to its campaign-finance web site (Hunter)
Editorial: Inslee should go with Gregory for vacancy in 30th District
Editorial: Protecting Mount Rainier in the age of climate change
New York Times
Race to Build on River Could Block Pacific Oil Route
Olympian (subscription required)
Baby Jesus stolen from nativity at state Capitol
Report: Government efficiencies saved $5.92 million, biggest gain in avoided costs
As the marijuana industry looks to the Legislature, job prospects continue to expand
Inslee budget proposal would consolidate National Guard armories, fund projects at Capitol and Western State
Editorial: Early learning program is paying dividends
Editorial: Climate change wrecks havoc at Mount Rainier
Editorial: Salmon recovery projects are helping
Peninsula Daily News
Influenza has arrived for season on Olympic Peninsula amid concerns over vaccine’s effectiveness
Puget Sound Business Journal
A year ago, Washington’s future hung on brinksmanship between Boeing, Machinists Union
Taking care of business: 5 winners in politics this year
Rules to prohibit ‘psychiatric boarding’ go into effect as Washington care providers race to expand services
Making it legal — Highs and lows of legal marijuana
Puget Sound Blood Center chief ‘pleased’ FDA ending ban on gay male blood donors
Opinion: Finding higher ground for Washington’s pot laws
Seattle Times (subscription required)
GOP hopes splitting state budget for schools possible this year (Hunter)
Guest: Washington’s potential in the new economy (Hudgins)
Spokane’s MAC considering return to not-for-profit (Riccelli)
Lawsuit for Washington wildfire claims prepared
Slide halts Seattle-Everett rail service until Tuesday
Pro-police demonstrators rally in downtown Seattle
Boeing calls tanker prototype’s first flight successful
A little less salt on roads is goal of WSU research
Issaquah school to reopen Jan. 5 after threat forced closure
Seattle Weekly
Higher Fees. Worse Service. Welcome to Your Public Lands
Spokesman Review
Spokane radio station to broadcast in Spanish
State Supreme Court grants new trial in DUI case
Lawsuit alleges assault during arrest by police
2014 Outdoors: Record sockeye run, Carlton fire mark year’s high, low
Shawn Vestal: McMorris Rodgers ethics allegation deserves investigation
Shawn Vestal: Washington’s mental health services a disservice
Editorial: WSU medical school makes sense
Editorial: Obama should act on shipping slowdown
Tri-City Herald
Tri-City police agencies mull pros, cons of body cameras
Editorial: Even Boeing says hydropower is renewable energy
Vancouver Business Journal
Amid budget concerns, Southwest Washington counties see growth ahead
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Editorial – Employees still on clock when doing what is required for job
Yakima Herald Republic
New program aims to get state employees more active
Bill in Legislature would outlaw pit bull bans (Appleton)
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Looking To 2015, Economists See 5 Reasons To Celebrate
Despite Legalization, Illegal Marijuana Grows Continue On Public Lands
KUOW FM
Oregon, Washington Minimum Wage Set For Increase
What’s Best For The Nation Is Not Always Best For Native Youth
Northwest Deportations Dropped By Half In 2014
VIDEO: State Fines 520 Bridge Construction Company For Crane Fail
NW Public Radio
Oregon, Washington Minimum Wage Set For Increase
Despite Legalization, Illegal Marijuana Grows Continue On Public Lands
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Publicola
The Oil Train Industry is Putting Seattle at Risk
Washington State Wire
Under The Tree. Under The Table. An Analysis Of Sorts (Dunshee, Riccelli, Appleton, Pederson)