Washington state fares well in the “America’s Best Cities & States” poll.
Tacoma luncheon: The Republican gubernatorial candidate says political leadership in Olympia is holding back the state’s economic recovery.
Memorial: The life of police officer James Lewis, who died in the line of duty April 27, is celebrated.
Gov. Locke favors a Montana system over a Louisiana system.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the case means Washington’s seven-decade-old system is unconstitutional.
Voter approval will be needed for the plan to raise $1 billion.
The Tacoma School District’s Family Involvement Center is one of just 10 recipients statewide.
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Education, economic development and health care will dominate this year’s agenda.
The governor points to the improving economy.
State funds will help pay for three new buildings on campus, as well as the renovation of another.
The governor says Washington could benefit from that nation’s emerging market.
Current events cause the editor to pose these queries.
