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New book ‘We Are Puget Sound’ reminds us what’s at risk if we ignore the struggles of the Salish Sea

Editor’s note: Excerpted with permission from “We Are Puget Sound: Discovering & Recovering the Salish Sea” (Braided River, October 2019), by David L. Workman, Leonard Forsman, Mindy Roberts and Brian J. Cantwell. Photography by Brian Walsh and …

Highway 99 tunnel: Court showdown begins over millions in cost overruns from Bertha’s breakdown

OLYMPIA — Instead of settling their five-year dispute, lawyers for Washington state took the offensive Thursday by asking a jury to award $57 million from its Highway 99 tunnel contractors for delays caused when tunnel-boring machine Bertha stalled in 2013 …

Seattle's viaduct through the years

How have we loved the Viaduct? Let us count the ways. Click through to learn about the history of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.  How have we loved the Viaduct? Let us count the ways. Click through to learn about the history of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.  Photo: …

Does Washington state need price-gouging laws for natural disasters?

A store in Florida sells hurricane supplies. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) When it comes to natural disasters, stores raising prices for essential items like food, water, and batteries can pose some serious obstacles for consumers. Thirty-four …

Burlington-Edison School Board seats on November ballot

Candidate Questionnaires DISTRICT 3 Bill Wallace Age: 68 Residence: Burlington Occupation: 36 years with state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), 21 years as DNR Northwest Region Manager (retired); Awarded 2010 Governor's Award for Leadership in …

Seattle's Climate Hypocrisy Leads to Super Cheap Tolls for Cars in the Downtown Tunnel

Seattle's proud new piece of climate-causing infrastructure. Jess Stein Seattle is having its moment as a supposedly leading American city when it comes to fighting climate change. Our governor just ran a presidential campaign based entirely on …

Tolls begin Nov. 9 in Seattle’s new Highway 99 tunnel; here’s what you’ll pay

Travel through downtown Seattle could become even tougher on Nov. 9 when the state imposes tolls in the new Highway 99 tunnel, causing some drivers to divert onto surface streets. Tolls will vary by time of day, from an afternoon-peak rate of $2.25 each …

Pro: Approve Referendum 88 for fairness and opportunity for all

When Captain Daniella Young left the active duty Army in 2015, after two tours in Afghanistan, including her participation as one of the first women integrated with traditionally all-male units to conduct deliberate ground combat operations, she followed …

Only one Washington governor has served three consecutive terms. Jay Inslee wants his own threepeat.

OLYMPIA — The last and only time Washington voters reelected their governor to a third consecutive term, Republican Gov. Dan Evans shared the ballot with President Richard Nixon, with both candidates besting their Democratic competitors. It’s been 47 years …

Gov. Inslee flays Trump, flanked by those who wanted his job

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announces his candidacy for President of the United States, Friday, March 1, 2019.  He dropped out of the race on August 21st.  Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announces his candidacy for President of the United …

Send me money or I may lose in 2020

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee takes a photo with A&R Solar workers after announcing his candidacy for President of the United States, Friday, March 1, 2019 at A&R Solar in Mount Baker. He has since dropped out of the race for the White House …

Washington is adopting same-day voter registration. Will it boost turnout?

OLYMPIA – Each year, Washington’s August primary election doles out civic homework just as families scatter for vacations and nearly everyone feels the pull of getting outdoors in search of sun. Especially in an odd-numbered year, which lacks high-profile …

Superior Court Judge Susan K. Serko announces retirement

Pierce County Superior Court announces the retirement of Judge Susan K. Serko from the bench after more than 13 years. Judge Serko’s last day will be Aug. 31. Judge Susan K. Serko grew up living in Brooklyn, New York, Spokane, Washington, and Kodiak, …

Grow Seattle: Viadoom might have the secret to solving Seattle's challenges, Chris Gregoire says

Ahead of the Curve exhibit opens next week in Olympia

OLYMPIA — Legacy Washington, the Office of the Secretary of State’s oral history program, highlights trailblazing Washington women in a new exhibit, Ahead of the Curve: Washington Women Lead the Way. There will be an opening reception Thursday, September …

Gusty winds and human error could be factors in the deadly Seattle crane accident, some experts say

On Saturday, a crew was disassembling a crane on the roof of a building that's being constructed as part of the new Google Seattle campus. The mast toppled, killing two bystanders and two ironworkers."I think there's a 99% chance that this is …

Gusty winds, human error likely behind deadly Seattle crane accident

(CNN) - It may be some time before we know for sure what caused a construction crane to come crashing down on a Seattle street, killing four people -- but experts say it's likely that human error played a role. "I think there's a 99% chance …

Gusty winds and human error were likely behind the deadly Seattle crane accident, experts say

"I think there's a 99% chance that this is a human error cause and not a structural or mechanical failure by the machine," said Timothy Galarnyk, a construction safety expert.On Saturday, a crew was disassembling a crane on the roof of a …

Opponents seek public vote on affirmative-action initiative passed by Washington state lawmakers

OLYMPIA — In a last-minute move, the Washington Legislature Sunday night passed Initiative 1000, a measure that overturns the state’s 20-year-old, voter-approved ban on affirmative action. By Monday morning, a group opposing the initiative had already …

TraceGains Praises UNPA and Other Trade Groups for Pressing Congress on CBDs

WESTMINSTER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TraceGains, the leader in compliance, quality, and new product development software for the CPG industry, agrees with the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) and other …

Organic Beef Market 2019: Global Analysis, Share, Trends, Application Analysis and Forecast To 2025

Organic Beef Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles And Trends Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organic Beef Industry Description The holistic approach towards organic …

Dimethyl Ether Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2025

Dimethyl Ether Global Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dimethyl Ether Industry Description Dimethyl ether refers to a clean source of …

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market 2019 Global Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2024

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Market: Global Analysis,Share, Trends, Application Analysis And Forecast To 2024 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings Industry Description …

Bioplastics and Biodegradable Plastics Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2024

Bioplastics and Biodegradable Plastics Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles And Trends Forecast To 2024 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 14, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bioplastics and Biodegradable Plastics Industry …

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019

One Minutes (Unlimited) **Following one-minute speeches, the House is expected to recess until approximately 3:30 p.m.  At that time the House will reconvene to consider the eight bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules.  Any recorded …

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw Remaining U.S. Troops from Northern Syria

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the President’s decision to withdraw remaining troops in northern Syria:  “This is a dangerous move, doubling down on an abandonment of our allies and …

Ontario Court says it's unconstitutional to exclude any candidates from election debates on public property

Superior Court warns City of Mississauga in ruling at 7:10 pm Friday, October 11, 2019 it will issue injunction against debates excluding any candidates. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ontario Superior Court …

Aerospace & Defense Market 2019 Global Leading Companies Analysis, Revenue, Trends and Forecasts 2025

New Study Adds "Aerospace & Defense Market –Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2025" to Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aerospace …

Automobile Electronics Market 2019 Global Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Forecast to 2025

Automobile Electronics Industry 2019 Market Insights, Opportunities, Analysis, Growth Potential And Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Automobile Electronics Industry Description Global …

Hoyer Statement on the CBO’s Initial Analysis of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) initial analysis of Title I of H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act: “Today’s initial estimate from the nonpartisan …

Renewable Fiber Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2024

Global Renewable Fiber Market By Manufacturers, Regions, Type And Application, Forecast To 2024 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renewable Fiber Industry Description Global Renewable Fiber Industry 2019 …

Hoyer Statement on Victory in the Mazars v. Trump Case

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled in favor of the House Oversight and Reform Committee’s oversight authority and subpoena: “Today’s …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019 On Monday, the House is not in session. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes …

False Lashes (False Eyelashes) Market 2019 Global Trend, Segmentation And Opportunities Forecast To 2024

False Lashes (False Eyelashes) Market, Size, Share, Market Intelligence, Company Profiles And Trends Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- False Lashes (False Eyelashes) Industry Description …

Sanitary Ware Market: Global Share, Size, Trends and Growth Analysis Forecast to 2019-2025

Sanitary Ware Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sanitary Ware Industry Description The term sanitary might sound a slight bit ambiguous, but …

Power Take Off (PTO) Market 2019 Global Industry Size, Share, Price, Trend and Forecast to 2025

Global Power Take Off (PTO) Market Status, By Players, Types, Applications And Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, October 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Power Take Off (PTO) Industry Description There are some machines which help …

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Refusal to Condemn Turkey’s Invasion of Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration sided with Russia to thwart a U.N. Security Council statement condemning Turkey’s attacks on Kurdish allies that have partnered …

Dear Colleague: House to Vote On Financial Services Bills, Legislation to Combat Corruption and Safeguard Our Democracy ...

Dear Colleague: I want to thank you for using the October District Work Period to continue discussing with constituents how Democrats are advancing our For The People agenda. From raising wages and addressing health care and prescription drug prices to …

LIBERTARIAN PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION REFORM

SACRAMENTO, CA, US, October 10, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of California condemns massive roundups by the federal government of Hispanic-Americans and others in a hunt for aliens not possessing required documents. At its …