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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 » Listen to this story

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 » Listen to this story

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 » Listen to this story

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 » Listen to this story

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 » Listen to this story

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 » Listen to this story

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Future Funds For County Arts Hang On Passing Lodging Tax

A bill that would extend funding for King County arts and heritage programs may not make it through the Legislature this session. If it doesn't, advocates say county cultural programs could take a devastating hit. More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Charging Ahead: Electric Vehicle Rollout On Track In Northwest

The West Coast is about to take part in the biggest rollout of electric cars and charging stations in the world. The first mass–market electric cars go on sale in greater Seattle and Oregon's Willamette Valley at the end of this year. Pollsters are finding high interest in the Northwest in electric cars. If you're one of those curious drivers, now is your time. Correspondent Tom Banse has the latest on what prospective plug–in car buyers need to know. More » Listen to this story

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Washington 'Race To The Top' Bill Stalls In Senate

The Obama administration last week announced the first round of grants to states under the federal "Race to the Top" education reform program. Washington state didn't apply, but Governor Chris Gregoire wants a chance to qualify for the second round of grants later this spring. First though, she needs the Legislature to pass a key education reform bill. The problem is — as the clock runs out on the legislative session — that bill is hung up in a dispute between the House and Senate. More » Listen to this story

Monday, March 08, 2010

Slow Start For Stimulus-Funded Weatherization Program

Last year Washington state received nearly $60 million in stimulus funds to weatherize low–income homes. Contractors prepared for more business. And training programs scaled up to teach workers new skills, like how to install insulation or repair leaky windows. But the anticipated windfall of jobs and work has been slow to arrive. More » Listen to this story

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