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Budget woes, Occupy Olympia among 10 biggest stories of '11

In a year marked by the opening of the new City Hall and a very visible protest downtown, the state's budget woes occupy the top spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buxbaum leads in mayor’s race

OLYMPIA – Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Buxbaum is poised to become the city’s next mayor.
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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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.