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In this photo taken Sept. 19, 2014, visitors to the Space Needle in Seattle interact with a large touch-screen photo display wall that lets visitors see historical photos as well as photos shared by other visitors. The display as well as a new tablet and mobile phone app are adding to the allure of one of Seattle's top tourist destinations. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

High-tech fun rivals view at Seattle Space Needle

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · October 7, 2014 4:08 pm

1,300 health exchange accounts still have problems

1,300 health exchange accounts still have problems

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · October 6, 2014 8:31 pm

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 10, 2014, file photo, a police officer lifts up police tape as students arrive by bus to meet their parents and/or family at the Fred Meyer grocery store parking lot in Wood Village, Ore., after a shooting at Reynolds High School, in nearby Troutdale. Police in Washington state are asking the public to stop tweeting during shootings and manhunts to avoid accidentally telling the bad guys what officers are doing. Two recent incidents led the Washington State Patrol to organize the "TweetSmart" campaign: the search for a gunman in Canada after three officers were killed and the shooting at Reynolds High School. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens, File)

Police to citizens: Be careful what you tweet

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · August 14, 2014 8:30 pm

Russian accused of hacking is arraigned in Seattle

Russian accused of hacking is arraigned in Seattle

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · August 9, 2014 12:48 am

Washington pot sales reach $3.8M in 1st month

Washington pot sales reach $3.8M in 1st month

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · August 8, 2014 9:58 pm

Many still can’t use Washington health coverage

Many still can’t use Washington health coverage

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · August 7, 2014 12:11 am

Task force meets to discuss drones in Washington

Task force meets to discuss drones in Washington

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · June 30, 2014 7:08 pm

Supporters of a $15 minimum-wage initiative that passed in the city of SeaTac last year watch oral arguments on the case in the lobby of the Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Olympia, Wash. The high court has been asked to decide whether the ordinance applies to airport workers. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)

Washington high court takes up minimum wage issue

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · June 26, 2014 9:05 pm

Coaches were Washington’s best-paid state workers

Coaches were Washington’s best-paid state workers

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · June 16, 2014 10:49 pm

$15 minimum wage permits few luxuries in US cities

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · June 3, 2014 11:02 pm

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, center speaks Monday, June 2, 2014, at a rally outside Seattle City Hall after the Seattle City Council passed a $15 minimum wage measure. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle raises minimum wage; will others follow?

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · June 3, 2014 10:09 am

Caitlyn Faircloth, a worker with Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream, hands out free ice cream next to a tip jar, Monday, June 2, 2014, at a rally celebrating the passage of a $15 minimum wage measure outside Seattle City Hall in Seattle. The Seattle City Council passed a $15 minimum wage measure, Monday, but not until after debate over how long businesses will have to phase in the measure, and how tips, benefits, and other forms of compensation will be considered. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle council passes $15 minimum wage

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP · June 3, 2014 12:25 am