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Indoor smoking ban would bring relief to many
December 31, 2003
Smoking ban remains on schedule
December 31, 2003
Casino tax, smoking ban drive business to tribes
December 31, 2003
Extra officers ready to nail DUI drivers around casino
December 31, 2003
New Tulalip Casino off to a rough start
December 31, 2003
Tacoman sues over county smoking ban
December 30, 2003
Pierce County ban might be the smoker's last stand
December 30, 2003
SO WHATEVER HAPPENED TO...? Puyallup Tribe's big casino plan moving slowly
December 30, 2003
Increase minicasino tax to fund services
December 29, 2003
Business owners declare war on smoking ban
December 27, 2003
Businesses should be able to have smoking areas
December 29, 2003
Enough restaurants are already smoke-free
December 29, 2003
Tribal gambling trumps Lottery
December 26, 2003
Wealth of evidence supports ban on smoking in public places
December 25, 2003
New year nears: Councils get ready
December 25, 2003
Many activities are OK in private but not in public
December 25, 2003
What should be banned next: Ding Dongs? Ho Hos?
December 25, 2003
Cruz under federal investigation
December 25, 2003
Some Tacoma bars, eateries may sue to block smoking ban
December 25, 2003
Two charged with felony gambling
December 25, 2003
Gaming money: A bad bet for city budgets
December 24, 2003
Charities benefit from gaming proceeds
December 23, 2003
Two arrested in sports betting probe at Tacoma cardroom
December 23, 2003
Casino dealers suspected of illegal sports betting
December 23, 2003
Tribes see uneven gambling returns
December 22, 2003
Kids pitch smoke law bill
December 22, 2003
Smoking Ban: Put it to a vote and let people decide
December 22, 2003
Gambling stopped at Luciano's during investigation
December 22, 2003
Fife considers reducing take from struggling casino
December 21, 2003
Nisqually hope new casino ups ante for tribal services
December 20, 2003
Minimum wage backfires
December 19, 2003
Initiative filed to expand state gambling
December 18, 2003
Lummi finish hearings on alcohol sales on reservation
December 17, 2003
Courageous health officials in Tacoma made the correct call
December 16, 2003
Tulalip tribal members won't vote on whether to oust chairman
December 17, 2003
Study finds gambling addiction big concern in Canadian prairie
December 16, 2003
Tobacco foes try again to ban smoking in public places
December 16, 2003
Pierce County's new smoking ban being pushed for all of Washington
December 16, 2003
Coalition begins effort to extinguish smoking in public places
December 16, 2003
Dome deal gets second look
December 15, 2003
Squaxins look to tap new markets with hotel
December 11, 2003
Casino hotel opening in Shelton
December 11, 2003
County smoking ban defies common sense
December 10, 2003
Indoor smoking ban is just common sense
December 10, 2003
After smoking ban, why not county abortion ban?
December 10, 2003
City Council may sign off on reworked regulations
December 10, 2003
Tulalips give $20,000 to ailing food banks
December 10, 2003
Casino group bars problem gamblers
December 10, 2003
In fog of virtue, health board stumbled into arrogance
December 10, 2003
Why stop with a ban on smoking indoors?
December 09, 2003
It's our right to make bad choices
December 09, 2003
Tribes break ground for scaled-back casino
December 09, 2003
Legislative fixes needed for kids
December 09, 2003
4 tribes to put tax stamps on cigarettes
December 06, 2003
Stillaguamish recall effort stalls
November 13, 2003
Tacoma's public policy secondhand
December 08, 2003
At a tipping point: Restaurants brace for another annual increase in state's minimum wage
December 08, 2003
Puyallup Tribe gambles on new ground
December 08, 2003
Job No. 1 for state legislators: No more job losses
December 08, 2003
Ban the butt: Test smoke-free restaurants
December 08, 2003
Tribe should abide by GMA
December 07, 2003
Jackpot Dwindling
December 06, 2003
Any court victory will be hollow for state restaurant association
December 06, 2003
Tribal judge dismisses suit over casino's 'blooper' video
December 06, 2003
Tribe's casino venture paying off big
December 06, 2003
Odds against the system
December 06, 2003
Tulalip Casino Teams Up With Toys 4 Tots to Bring Holiday Cheer to Area Children
December 05, 2003
Momentum is on the side of an indoor smoking ban
December 05, 2003
State should say `no' to more gambling
December 05, 2003
Will state follow Pierce County's smoke signals?
December 05, 2003
Governor hopefuls address tribe
December 05, 2003
If you don't like smoke, stay away from smokers
December 04, 2003
Tulalips put off plan for $1,000 payouts
December 03, 2003
Workers' comp increase lowered to 9.8% by L&I
December 03, 2003
Health board wants to clear way for 'a smoke-free Pierce County'
December 03, 2003
Pierce health officials push smoking ban in bars, other areas
December 03, 2003
Big Tobacco owns too many lawmakers
December 03, 2003
1985 Legislature's faux 'Clean Air Act' badly needs amending
December 03, 2003
Snohomish Tribe turned down in new bid for federal recognition
December 02, 2003
U.S. won't recognize the Snohomish as tribe
December 02, 2003
Clunky state tax system burdens those least able to cope with hard times
November 30, 2003
Snohomish to learn their fate as a tribe soon
December 01, 2003
Pullman facility gets cardroom
December 01, 2003
Senator will sponsor anti-smoking bill
November 30, 2003
State prisons soon may be smoke-free
November 30, 2003
Tulalips' annual payment delayed
November 29, 2003
Senator proposes casino amendment
November 29, 2003
Horse-racing industry placing bets on legislation
November 29, 2003
State considers expanding gambling to raise money
November 28, 2003
McCoy explores market potential in China
November 28, 2003
Who Is Councilwoman Whitman?
November 28, 2003
Pierce County considers ban on indoor smoking of cigarettes
November 27, 2003
Gambling panel seeks bridge for state budget gap
November 27, 2003
Panel looks at gambling revenue options for state
November 27, 2003
Tribes conducting their own censuses
November 27, 2003
Wapato Police Chief Wants Raise as City Talks Revenue
November 25, 2003
Smoking ban wouldn't be problem for most smokers
November 26, 2003
Non-Indians on reservation building political muscle
November 26, 2003
Snohomish stand in hope of recognition
November 26, 2003
Closer relations with tribes urged
November 26, 2003
No L&I Increase
November 26, 2003
Gambling Commission in casino-protection business
November 26, 2003
Kenmore gambling ban goes; moratorium stays
November 26, 2003
Key lawmaker says state needs another gas-tax hike
November 26, 2003
SMOKING LEGISLATION
November 25, 2003
Higher betting limit won't change gambling habits
November 25, 2003
Poker turns into big draw on television
November 25, 2003
Workers fear speaking out against smoking
November 25, 2003
Fair competition with tribal casinos impossible
November 24, 2003
Don't overload the '04 ballot
November 24, 2003
CTEC captures Largest Native American Business Award
November 24, 2003
Some smokers seem to be in state of denial
November 24, 2003
Health department shouldn't impose no-smoking edict
November 24, 2003
Health department is right to consider smoking ban
November 24, 2003
Lt. Gov. Novoselic? Rocker likes how it sounds
November 20, 2003
Straight Talk - Smoking Ban Smoke Screen
November 20, 2003
Workers' comp decision delayed
November 20, 2003
$128 million to fight smoking called 'a bargain'
November 19, 2003
Secondhand smoke harms children's health
November 19, 2003
Transportation or education?: Sales-tax proposal for next year's ballot may create a dilemma
November 20, 2003
Dems reach out to American Indian voters
November 19, 2003
Wednesday's Canadian Briefs
November 19, 2003
Maleng a hypocrite
November 19, 2003
Restaurant smoking bans give off the foul odor of intolerance
November 18, 2003
Smokers shouldn't be able to impose habit on others
November 18, 2003
Schools or roads? Poll to test sales tax views
November 18, 2003
Others lose in tribal gambling's growth
November 17, 2003
Tribes turn casino profits into economic development tool
November 17, 2003
Unity, political influence on agenda at national gathering of Indian leaders
November 17, 2003
Tribes becoming political players with casino cash
November 17, 2003
$1 billion-a-year state education-tax package in works
November 17, 2003
Indian leaders discuss tribal sovereignty
November 17, 2003
Lawmakers: Resolve to protect non-smokers
November 17, 2003
New scratch game has high buy-in, high payoff
November 16, 2003
Health department lacks authority to ban smoking
November 16, 2003
Protect workers with ban on indoor smoking
November 16, 2003
Democracy given a test run
November 16, 2003
Potomac Watch: Western Democrats seeking Native American vote
November 15, 2003
More smoker-bashing from Pierce County
November 13, 2003
Nonsmokers free to leave places that allow smoking
November 13, 2003
Ban on secondhand smoke based on bogus theories
November 12, 2003
Gambling commission delays vote on betting-limit increase
November 13, 2003
Bigger bets have state support
November 14, 2003
Gambling Commission has no business expanding gaming
November 12, 2003
Mini-casino limits will be decided today
November 13, 2003
Allen Foundations give $12.45M
November 06, 2003
Tax hike hits when it hurts the most
November 10, 2003
Emerald Queen dealers charged with cheating
November 10, 2003
California's 'velvet pit bull'
November 09, 2003
Smoking ban on the way?
November 07, 2003
Minimum wage jump welcomed/Increase can mean a lot to those earning a little
November 06, 2003
State initiatives keep on winning
November 06, 2003
Change is on the fast track at Semiahmoo
November 05, 2003
Lack of initiatives shows Olympia's leadership
October 31, 2003
Muckleshoots start work on Tribal College building
October 31, 2003
TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY: Forum set for this week
October 27, 2003
Casino closure not final
October 29, 2003
Brame costs saddle budget
October 28, 2003
Well, yeah, Tacoma's been in a funk lately, but a mudhole?
October 28, 2003
25 years ago today
October 28, 2003
Casino unexpectedly closes
October 28, 2003
FBI probing Maryland state senator's fundraising effort
October 25, 2003
Suit seeks to end ban on any new gambling places in Kenmore
October 28, 2003
Smoke Shop Money: It's about tribal rules, not jealousy
October 28, 2003
Tulalips donate to state programs
October 26, 2003
Tribes delay $10,000 checks to members
October 26, 2003
Card rooms offer calmer atmosphere
October 26, 2003
Ballots tackle diverse issues nationwide
October 26, 2003
Cowlitz casino in Clark County's Cards
October 26, 2003
The Muckleshoot Casino will close 922 parking spaces
October 22, 2003
Mountlake Terrace may get two new casinos on 220th Street
October 22, 2003
Tulalips' health clinic under fire
October 22, 2003
La Center casinos stay busy
October 22, 2003
La Center Casino -- Don't let initial plans fool you -- this facility could become huge
October 22, 2003
Casinos, card rooms urge commission to increase bets
October 21, 2003
High stakes hit home
October 20, 2003
Gambling it away
October 14 2003
Fair play impossible when tribal gaming is untaxed
October 19, 2003
Casinos found vulnerable to bar-code fraud
October 19, 2003
Smoke Shop Money
October 18, 2003
Evidence for tribal casino increasing
October 16, 2003
Tribe studies La Center casino
October 16, 2003
What's going on around us
October 16, 2003
Indians welcome canoe, challenges
October 16, 2003
Recall candidates spend $80M on campaigns
October 15, 2003
Edmonds' hot issues resurface in contest
October 14, 2003
Everett seniors seek
October 14, 2003
Highway 522, growth, taxes, top issues in Kenmore race
October 14, 2003
Guilty plea in casino-threat case
October 13, 2003
As tribes prosper, they need lawyers
October 13, 2003
Tribal Smokeshop: Situation raises many red flags
October 13, 2003
On the Winning Track: Clark County plays a key role in horse racing by supplying strong animals, affordable pasture and skilled people to make it all happen
October 12, 2003
Ergonomics fight has been a bitter battle
October 12, 2003
Snoqualmie folks hear the rattle of dice
October 11, 2003
Tulalip Tribes cutting back
October 11, 2003
No change yet for minicasinos
October 11, 2003
Questions and answers about Initiative 841
October 11, 2003
Ergonomics fight mixes physical pain, political bile
October 11, 2003
False promises, weak regulation and casino gambling
October 10, 2003
Who would want to vie with untaxed casino?
October 10, 2003
Tribal advocates seek senator's apology
October 10, 2003
Gambling Commission defers vote on higher betting limits
October 10, 2003
Cadillac Ranch holding fund-raiser for family of murdered couple
October 10, 2003
Support measured for new proposal to boost education funding
October 9, 2003
$60 million casino coming to Snoqualmie; tribe hopes to open 147,000-square-foot facility in less than two years
October 9, 2003
Unfair advantages were in the cards
October 9, 2003
Don't Up the Ante
October 9, 2003
Tribe's casino will provide jobs, economic benefits
October 9, 2003
Distribution of casino money draws criticism
October 8, 2003
Tulalips in running for $10,000 economic-development grant
October 8, 2003
Wild Goose Casino closes
October 7, 2003
Indian law is crucial to this state
October 7, 2003
Tribes' assertive role in race may return to haunt them
October 7, 2003
Tulalips oust casino manager
October 7, 2003
Nontribal casinos want bet limit raised
October 7, 2003
Minimum Wage Gets Maximum Attention
October 7, 2003
Locke: Welfare rolls dropping despite high jobless rate
October 6, 2003
Nontribal casinos push for higher bet limits
October 6, 2003
Minimum-wage hike debated
October 6, 2003
Workplace rules are not a choice to be made by voters
October 5, 2003
Ergonomics rule benefits workers and employers
October 6, 2003
Card rooms look to raise bets
October 6, 2003
Gambling addiction: a grandmother's story
October 6, 2003
City Council erred by betting on tax revenue from casinos
October 5, 2003
Casino opposed inside and out
October 6, 2003
Tulalips lawsuit decision delayed
October 5, 2003
Grant boosts Lummi fight against drugs
October 4, 2003
Cardrooms want larger share of the pot
October 4, 2003
GoodFella's tied in with casino, but eating there is no gamble
October 3, 2003
Casino Reservations: Flush with advantage, tribes drain opportunity for state's prosperity
October 3, 2003
New casino will drain local economy without paying taxes
October 3, 2003
The newest kingmakers: Indian
October 2, 2003
Tribal casinos draw gamblers from lottery
October 2, 2003
Lottery improves odds, hopes for higher sales
October 2, 2003
Why does Suquamish Tribe want an MOU?
October 1, 2003
Restaurant group wants relief from country's highest minimum wage
September 29, 2003
State to have highest minimum wage
October 1, 2003
State will drop Plus, revert to old Lotto
October 1, 2003
Landowners draw the line
October 1, 2003
Tribes going back and forth in logic
October 1, 2003
Nez Perce leaders want to curtail casino plans
September 29, 2003
Lakewood needs to export its trash, not package it
September 29, 2003
Tribal casinos hit jackpot with gamblers
September 29, 2003
Minimum wage, workers' comp leave state at disadvantage
September 28, 2003
More tax not an option
September 28, 2003
Casino proves lucky for all
September 27, 2003
Ban on public smoking in Ky. blocked
September 27, 2003
Casino plans to expand
September 27, 2003
A great turnaround
September 27, 2003
When they leave casino, gamblers are prudent
September 26, 2003
State Lottery: Use it for schools
September 25, 2003
Where are the big jackpots?
September 25, 2003
Ky. business owners challenge smoking ban
September 25, 2003
Billy Graham: Help available for those addicted to gambling
September 25, 2003
Democrats roll the dice with their tribal buddies
September 25, 2003
Regarding plans to put Clearwater Casino into trust status
September 24, 2003
Chehalis gambles on tax moratorium
September 20, 2003
Tulalips should understand the importance of the pier
September 22, 2003
Legal gamble: Cities take action to control minicasinos
September 22, 2003
State's business climate still needs improving
September 22, 2003
Tribal gaming will benefit from ban
September 22, 2003
Tulalip Casino manager survives assembly vote
September 21, 2003
Puyallups host groundbreaking gala for new casino
September 21, 2003
Should the county set up toll booths?
September 20, 2003
Park Place to run casino on Indian land
September 19, 2003
Tribe's successes boost Kitsap County economy
September 19, 2003
Silver Reef Casino gives out awards
September 19, 2003
Groundbreaking Saturday for Puyallup tribal casino
September 19, 2003
Thumbs up for the Muckleshoot Tribe
September 17, 2003
Marysville to start sprucing up
September 15, 2003
Marysville to start sprucing up
September 15, 2003
Thumbs up for the Muckleshoot Tribe
September 15, 2003
Everett, Tulalips form alliance
September 14, 2003
State's lottery is still a poor bet
September 15, 2003
County wants revenue sharing or fees for casino
September 15, 2003
Poker is hot: Televised games spur local players to up the ante
September 14, 2003
Tidal wave from the Southwest!
September 14, 2003
Possible casino causes worries
September 13, 2003
Gaming house to takeover McCabe's cafe
September 13, 2003
Puyallup tribe sets casino groundbreaking for Sept. 20
September 12, 2003
Everett says no to minicasinos
September 11, 2003
Tribe awaits word on possible casino
September 10, 2003
Possible casino concerns residents
September 6, 2003
Tulalips in 'process of digesting' studies on hotel proposal
September 10, 2003
Adult business ban advised
September 10, 2003
Ask Congress members to oppose tax change
September 9, 2003
Budget relies on Oregon's love-hate tie to gambling
September 9, 2003
Petition seeks change at Tulalip Casino
September 9, 2003
Tribe longs for home
September 8, 2003
Mega Millions falls short
September 8, 2003
Lab techs make sure games fair
September 8, 2003
County should oppose property tax exemption
September 8, 2003
Tribal casinos needn't be on trust lands
September 8, 2003
Tribal members urged to consider law careers
September 8, 2003
Remarkable things happening in Lakewood
September 7, 2003
PlayerBingo's luck running out
September 7, 2003
Amid teachers' strike, Tulalips offer to sponsor classes for all kids
September 5, 2003
New leader guides tribes
September 5, 2003
Betting on live music
September 3, 2003
Angry gambler threatens to bomb casino
September 3, 2003
Muckleshoot Tribe gives away computers to every tribal home
September 3, 2003
Indian tribe to give big to Bustamente
September 2, 2003
Casino's shift to trust could hit county
September 1, 2003
Chamber of Commerce plans banquet at casino
September 1, 2003
Editorial: Gambling tribes call tune
September 1, 2003
When tribes become successful, it's time to change the rules
August 31, 2003
Gov. Davis defends offer to tribes; candidates continue stumping
August 31, 2003
News about health and medicine
August 31, 2003
California campaign spending rules go out the window in recall drive
August 30, 2003
Okla. Indian tribe opens contested casino
August 28, 2003
Harrah's and dirty politics
August 25, 2003
Suquamish game for competition for Seattle-area gambling dollars
August 28, 2003
Senate vote will only add to gambling woes
August 27, 2003
Senate vote will only add to gambling woes
August 26, 2003
Lotto jackpots should be capped at $10 million
August 27, 2003
Woutat nailed it on casino gambling
August 27, 2003
Looking Back: 25 years ago today
August 27, 2003
Looking Back: 25 years ago today
August 26, 2003
Tribe chips in for pool; how about criminal justice?
August 26, 2003
Adding up pluses and minuses of gambling
August 25, 2003
Some tribes in Calif. see role in recall
August 24, 2003
Tacoma's 1.6-mile downtown streetcar line open for business
August 24, 2003
On Mile day, it's all about the race
August 24, 2003
Getting Involved: Push is on to extend bans on smoking
August 24, 2003
Clearwater Casino opens after 11 years
August 23, 2003
A Sad Closing
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