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Insuring retreat

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Insuring retreat

“The insurance industry already trusts me. How do we get the public to trust them? We need less…

Mayor under a microscope: The FBI vets Greg Nickels.

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Nickels, Locke, and the FBI

Security background checks on local officials raise civil liberties alarms.

Jean Godden and Richard Conlin: Tom Rasmussen is the swing vote.

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New Ager vs. Media Maven

Richard Conlin and Jean Godden seek the City Council presidency, and it's a tight race.

Greg Nickels: bumbler or Machiavelli?

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News Clips— Mayor apparent

THE GREG NICKELS paradox continues. On Mon., Jan. 28, Seattle’s new mayor delivered his State of the City…

Bus sux

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Bus sux

Hey rookie! You are the new mayor. We don’t know your name yet, but we have a message…

At session's end on Sunday, April 24, the governor smiles on behalf of fellow Democrats.

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All Action and No Talk

Democrats have a lot to show for their one-party rule in Olympia, but they've failed to explain to…

Me and Ms. Jones

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Me and Ms. Jones

Get a thing going on with post-Bridget wannabes

Secretary of State Sam Reed.

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Registering the Vote

Here's why counting ballots and determining some winners takes so long in Washington.

Buying elections

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Buying elections

Maria Cantwell paid heavily to support campaign finance reform.

Sergio Salinas

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Sergio Salinas

Best Union Organizer

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Dan’s New Deal

Democrats are deeply divided over City Council candidate and former party chair Daniel Norton.

Town Criers

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Town Criers

Dustups over local issues animate race for 32nd District representative.

Sen. Patty Murray: the people's champion or a dim bulb?

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Patty, Jennifer, and Osama

The race for the U.S. Senate commenced with Patty Murray's bin Laden remarks.

Brooks: novel approach.

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Conservative Charm

He might not always have solid proof, but in sizing up America, David Brooks is onto something.

In Olympia, the SEIU on the march for home health care workers.

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Purple Reign

In an election year of really big spenders, the Service Employees International Union stands out.

Port Commissioner-elect Alec Fisken: Containers forever.

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A Return to Port

Alec Fisken's victory strengthens support on the Seattle Port Commission

Peter Sherwin: just one of many Seattleites in love with the monorail.

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Fight the monorail!

Seattle needs to have a real debate before spending billions on elevated transit.

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Elevated love

IT’S NOW OFFICIAL: Even Gov. Gary Locke loves the monorail. The stage was set for the governor to…

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An Election Reform Storm

Ron Sims' spending plan hits a snag.

Dominic Holden of Sensible Seattle

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Dope and Democracy

SEPTEMBER IN SEATTLE: Bumbershoot. Golden autumnal sunshine. And lawsuits by initiative backers. In 2000, the monorail boosters behind…