Sunday, November 8, 2009

Washington

Swine Flu Slams Washington State

Washington has reported more cases of suspected flu on college campuses than any other state. more >>

Blending Science and Art

In Washington wine country, Bookwalter winery is producing elegant wines as they blend science and art more >>

School's Out for Summer, Literally

States' budgetary woes are forcing districts to reduce summer school offerings. more >>

Tracking the Results of Salmon Habitat Restoration

If dollars spent equated to salmon recovered, the Northwest may well be awash in fish. more >>

Real Estate Trends in Seattle

A look at the housing market in Seattle more >>

Your Real Estate Budget in Seattle

A look at how far your real estate dollar will stretch in Seattle more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: Seattle

A look at some homes in Seattle that have been forced to reduce their listing prices more >>

Cashing In on Obama—in Pictures

Everyone in Washington seems to be trying to cash in on the inauguration. more >>

Environmental Ballot Initiatives to Watch This Election Day

Look for results on these green measures across the country. more >>

Among 11 Races for Governor, a Tight Rematch in Washington State

An incumbent Democrat who won by 133 votes in 2004 is hoping for a boost from Obama's candidacy. more >>

Best Healthy Places to Retire: Issaquah, Washington

You can walk to nearly everywhere but Seattle. more >>

Next Housing Market to Crash? Seattle

ZipRealty CEO says property values in the rainy city are primed to plummet. more >>

'Sleepless in Seattle' Houseboat for Sale

Forget flowers, get her something she'll remember. more >>

Trail Mix

* According to a University of California study, GPA is a terrible predictor of college academic success, but turns out, it's not quite as terrible as standardized test scores, Inside Higher Ed reports.. more >>

Silencing Free Speech

Eugene Volokh reports on a decision of the Washington Supreme Court holding that radio talk show hosts' support of a ballot proposition does not constitute a political contribution. Municipalities opposed to the ballot proposition–or, to put it another way, greedy for more tax revenue–got a preliminary injunction blocking the talk show hosts from speaking out on the issue. more >>

Legislative Privilege, Free Speech

Josh Chafetz, Oxford Ph.D. more >>

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