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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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