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Revenue expected to drop by '$100 million or so'

Washington voters “spoke” again Tuesday. But their message was far from clear for the Legislature as it wrestles with a new $2 billion budget gap.
State's 166 liquor stores to close by June

Costco is toasting its success. And state liquor-store employees could use a drink. The 166 stores where they work will close by June 1.
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Buxbaum leads in mayor’s race

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Gadman leads Arras in Lacey

In the race for Lacey Council Position 3, Lacey Councilman Jeff Gadman is leading Mark Arras, a lieutenant with the Washington State Patrol, according to initial election results. Gadman had secured 51.89 percent of the vote to Arras’ 47.58 percent.
Lacey Council looks like it’s keeping Hearn

Jason Hearn appeared poised Tuesday night to get a second term on the Lacey City Council, leading challenger and small-business owner Michael Steadman in the race for Position 1.
Greenstein leads Position 2 race

Lacey Planning Commission Chair Lenny Greenstein is leading the race for Position 2 on Lacey City Council, ahead of challenger Joe Mihelich in early election returns.
Home-care training initiative passes easily

An initiative setting higher training standards for about 50,000 Washington home-care workers was on its way to passage Tuesday night for a second time since 2008.
Eyman’s toll measure failing – but not by much

Voters were turning down Tim Eyman’s latest measure by a narrow margin Tuesday, opting to give state government leeway in how it raises and spends transportation money.
Cooper has comfortable lead in Olympia council race

Jim Cooper had a comfortable lead over his opponent, Brian Tomlinson, Tuesday night, and likely is the next Olympia City Council member to hold the Position No. 7 seat.
Jones leads Strub for Olympia council seat

State worker Nathaniel Jones is poised to join the Olympia City Council, having taking a 10 percent lead over incumbent Rhenda Strub in Tuesday’s early returns.