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Can a fantastic fungi help clean up Puget Sound?

Stormwater: It sounds a little like part of a character’s name from “Game of Thrones,” but of course it usually refers to the stuff that flows off roads, driveways, parking... READ MORE

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How walkable is Washington?

Using census data for cities with a population of more than 100,000, Governing Magazine has released a new study on the walkability of cities that shows an increasing number of... READ MORE

Hurry! The current GED expires in two weeks

Time is running out for anyone who started taking the GED sometime in the past decade but has not completed it; the current version of the GED test will expire... READ MORE

Should we go over the river or through the woods to get to Grandmother’s house?

The weather outside is frightful. So where can you find the best information about whether it’s best to hop in your car and risk freezing rain or drive across the... READ MORE

Marijuana: Legalization could bring litigation — and legislation

No matter who cashes in on the legalization of recreational marijuana in Washington state – growers, distributors and/or retailers – it seems likely that another group also stands to benefit:... READ MORE

Breaking good: More of us are (or one day will be) affluent

The storied American Dream is, well, merely a story for many Americans. Current, and numerous, “fails” in the U.S. economy are well-documented. Just a few months ago, for example, research... READ MORE

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Are you recycling?

The Department of Ecology announced Tuesday that Washingtonians recycled more in 2012 than we threw away for the second year in a row. In 2011 we recycled 50.7 percent of... READ MORE

Sobriety checkpoints – the answer to impaired driving?

This year, in response to several high profile tragedies, the legislature passed SB 5912 – toughening penalties against drunk drivers. Among other things, the bill directed the Washington State Traffic... READ MORE

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How do the states looking to land the 777X truly stack up?

When 15 different states are competing to build the 777X, it’s tough to memorize all their names, much less how each state compares to the others. Everett Herald reporter Dan... READ MORE

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Protecting the rights of Washington’s veterans and servicemembers

At a press conference this morning, joined by a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, Attorney General Bob Ferguson rolled out his 2014 legislative agenda — one... READ MORE