Boeing Co.'s announcement that it will build jetliners in South Carolina was not particularly well received in Washington, as most readers can well imagine.Some Democrats were disappointed. Some Republicans were disappointed but more in a "we warned you" mind set.For a compilation of comments, go…
Prosecutor Steve Tucker and Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich made their best pitches for some wiggle room on budget cuts Tuesday night. Maybe dip into the budget reserve, or borrow from money set aside for streets. After all, what good are streets if they aren't safe to…
Spokane County jail lieutenants agreed to contract concessions that will wipe out their cost-of-living raises, overtime and comp time in 2010. The agreement with the county, which comes as most departments are expecting to start next year with a budget that is 11 percent smaller…
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