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Articles by George Howland Jr.
News Clips— Salvation’s army
News Clips— Salvation’s army
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND signatures in 31 days. Can an all-volunteer army do it? Last Thursday, Citizens for Shelter with Dignity—made up…

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The Mayor on Line 1
The Mayor on Line 1
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Nickels calls businesses in support of union janitors. Is that appropriate?

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Elected officials are quarreling over how—or whether—to replace the viaduct.
State to City: Forget Tunnel
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

But Mayor Greg Nickels insists that a tunnel replace the creaky, cracky Alaskan Way Viaduct.

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More highway is not my way, declares 1000 Friends of Washington's Aaron Ostrom.
Highways to hell
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Environmentalists rage against state transportation plans.

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Fire Sale
Fire Sale
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Cops and firefighters say Initiative 790 is about fairness. Opponents say it will cost taxpayers billions.

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Decline to Sign
Decline to Sign
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Paid signature gatherers are a symptom of government failure and citizen ignorance.

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Perception and pedophilia
Perception and pedophilia
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Professor Philip Jenkins provides insight into the dynamics of the current crisis.

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Chopping block
Chopping block
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Whose heads will roll as City Hall faces a deficit of up to $50 million?

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Seattle Monopoly Board
Seattle Monopoly Board
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

In South Lake Union, Vulcan wanted to buy. A property owner didn’t want to sell. Then the city threatened eminent domain. So they sold to City Hall. Now who gets the land? Vulcan, in a swap.

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Check out the teeth on Tim The Shark Ceis.
Seattle City Hall just hasn’t been the same...
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Seattle City Hall just hasn’t been the same since TIM “THE SHARK” CEIS arrived in January 2002 as Greg Nickels’…

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Fairley Fun
Fairley Fun
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

DARLENE FAIRLEY could probably charm a cougar out of a steak if she wanted to. The 32nd District’s Democratic state…

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Bioengineered Pork
Bioengineered Pork
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Gov. Christine Gregoire wants to spend $350 million on life-sciences research grants. Few are asking what the public gets in return.

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Campaign Cocktail
Campaign Cocktail
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Do well Cantwell

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Gregoire won the election, but Rossi's still campaigning through the courts.
Donkey Kong
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Democrats control state government, but the challenges facing Washington will severely test their ability to govern.

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Campaign cocktail
Campaign cocktail
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

A stiff shot for the voting public.

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Dinocracy Delayed
Dinocracy Delayed
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

The Republican challenge of Gov. Christine Gregoire is already bogging down in court, so she’s likely to hold office for months, at least.

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Head vs. Heart
Head vs. Heart
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

MY HEAD AND HEART are having a battle over the monorail. My frontal lobes, which have been suspicious since day…

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News Clips— Mayor Sidran?
News Clips— Mayor Sidran?
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Seattle’s tough prosecutor may switch races.

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The Phinney Market
The Phinney Market
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

It’s a killer combo: the feel and product lines of an old- fashioned Mom-and-Pop grocery store, combined with a hearty…

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The south portion of the viaduct, looking north.
Seattle’s Little Dig
By George Howland Jr. • October 9, 2006 12:00 am

Replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct with a tunnel is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated, but let’s be clear: It’s nothing compared to Boston’s ‘Big Dig.’

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