Tom Banse
Northwest News Network-
None of the thirteen Winter Olympians with ties to the Pacific Northwest is coming home from the Beijing Games with a medal.
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Democrats in charge of the Washington Legislature are proposing a new tax on gasoline and diesel fuel destined for Oregon, Idaho and Alaska to partially pay for a cornucopia of highway, transit, rail, bike trail and ferry construction across Washington state.
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A complex deal is taking shape to revive the Pacific Northwest's last remaining aluminum smelter.
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The January 15 volcanic eruption near Tonga was a stark reminder of the threats posed by tsunamis.
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A roller skating rink in Federal Way, Washington, has a remarkable track record of minting future ice skating Olympians.
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The U.S. roster of winter Olympians is becoming more clear two weeks before opening ceremonies in Beijing.