Friday, March 12, 2010
Wash. Legislature Adjourns, Heads Into Overtime
The Washington Legislature has adjourned, but lawmakers will return to Olympia on Monday for a special session. Majority Democrats still have to balance the budget and agree on a tax plan. The 60–day regular session was gaveled to a close at about 8:40 Thursday night. More »
Friday, March 12, 2010
State Lawmakers Lift Tax Exemption On Candy
Washington lawmakers this week approved a sales tax on candy and gum. Initially, the money was going to help pay for public health programs around the state. But as KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports, revenue from that and other new taxes may be going to the state's general fund instead. It's one of the details that lawmakers will sort out when the Legislature goes into special session. More »
Friday, March 12, 2010
Children's Hospital Plan Clears City Committee
Plans to expand Seattle Children's Hospital cleared a key committee at the Seattle City Council Thursday. Hospital officials are celebrating. But housing activists say they aren't yet sure if some last minute language will be adequate to replace housing demolished in the expansion. More »
Friday, March 12, 2010
Queen Anne Mini Mart Attracts Controversy
A convenience store opening in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood is attracting controversy. Some neighbors say it looks cheap and will attract drunks. Others defend it, saying Queen Anne is being too snobby. More »
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wash. Legislature Headed For Overtime Session
The Washington legislature appears to be headed into overtime. Majority Democrats say it's unlikely they'll finish their business by Thursday's midnight deadline. That's the official end of the 60–day regular session. That means a special session will be necessary at a cost to taxpayers of $18,000 a day. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports. More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Chihuly Museum At Seattle Center
A plan to replace Seattle Center's Fun Forest with a private museum was unveiled yesterday at the Space Needle. The Fun Forest would be turned into a glass–art museum designed by Northwest artist Dale Chihuly. More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Northwest Residents Have Adjusted Their Personal Spending For Good
Sixty–four percent of people in the Northwest say they feel they're worse off financially than they were a year and a half ago. And many say the economy has permanently changed their spending habits. Those are two of the findings in a poll that is a collaboration of Northwest public radio stations, the Northwest Health Foundation and the polling firm Davis, Hibbitts, and Midghall. Correspondent Anna King profiles one Northwest family that's been transformed by the recession. More »
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Personal Indicators Color Perception Of Turnaround
Professional economists tend to judge the state of things with big numbers. Think of the unemployment rate, gross domestic product, and stuff like that. But often we can see the state of the economy with our own eyes. In a recent public radio poll, we asked people about their own personal economic indicators. Correspondent Tom Banse reports some of the less conventional gauges you told us about are pointing up. More »
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
King County Executive Unveils Strategic Plan
King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to cut costs and improve programs by focusing on customer service and input from county employees. Constantine unveiled his strategic plan in front of County Council, Monday. More »
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Northop Grumman Pulls Out Of Tanker Competition
Boeing now has a leg up in what could be the Pentagon's biggest ever contract. Yesterday, rival Northrop Grumman announced it will not submit a bid to replace the Air Force's aging tanker fleet. The move likely leaves Boeing the sole bidder for the $40 billion contract. More »
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