Smoking ban in public must be approved
October 17, 2005

Scientists study bone recovery in smokers
October 17, 2005

Tribe counting on new facility to lift members' overall health
October 17, 2005

Minicasino owners donate to Irons' campaign
October 17, 2005

Working in nonsmoking venue isn’t always possible
October 17, 2005

Slew of useless initiatives stuff statewide ballot
October 16, 2005

I-901: All workers deserve clean air
October 16, 2005

Smokers' freedom vs. clearing the air
October 16, 2005

25-foot smoking idea is a real drag
October 15, 2005

To smoke, or not to smoke? Washington voters will get final say
October 15, 2005

Summary Box: Smoking ban up to Washington voters
October 15, 2005

Yakama leaders willing to look at proposal for second casino
October 14, 2005

Smoking ban expected to pass easily
October 14, 2005

I-901: A laudable idea taken just a little too far
October 14, 2005

No one should be exposed to toxins, carcinogens
October 13, 2005

Give hospitality workers same protection as Voelpel
October 13, 2005

Blinded by the smoke, or spot-on freedom writer?
October 12, 2005

Smoking on the wane
October 12, 2005

Yes: This long-overdue measure protects everybody's health
October 12, 2005

No: It's unfair to restrict smoking only on non tribal properties
October 12, 2005

Doesn’t the governor listen to voters?
October 12, 2005

Norwegian bar smoking ban reaps health rewards
October 11, 2005

Should smoking be banned in all public buildings, vehicles?
October 11, 2005

Eastside Buzz Inn sues former accountant
October 11, 2005

Spokane Tribe, state would split game receipts under "unique" deal
October 11, 2005

In small communities, ‘choice’ may not be option
October 11, 2005

Nonsmokers will replace smokers at businesses
October 10, 2005

Indoor smoking ban a logical step
October 9, 2005

Why are we voting on this?
October 9, 2005

Doctor has witnessed tobacco’s toxic effects
October 9, 2005

Sweetheart deal for Spokanes? You can bet on it
October 9, 2005

Deal could expand tribal gambling
October 8, 2005

BETTOR DAYS AHEAD
October 8, 2005

Cater to 80 percent who don’t smoke, not to 20 percent who do
October 8, 2005

Let people make their own choices about lives and health
October 8, 2005

State, Spokane Tribe agree to share profits at casinos
October 8, 2005

Tacoma’s real option: All casinos, or none
October 7, 2005

Minneapolis Warns DC... Don't let this happen to you.
October 7, 2005

I-901 bans bar smoking
October 7, 2005

Butt out: I-901 is wrong
October 7, 2005

Casino operator sues tribe over slots
October 7, 2005

Smoke Gets in Your I-901
October 7, 2005

Health, not business, should be main concern
October 6, 2005

No cancer sticks for me, thanks – but I-901 still won’t get my vote
October 5, 2005

Of old lodges, strip club money and minicasinos
October 4, 2005

Smokers can go outside or smoke at home
October 4, 2005

Local business, economy face financial fallout if initiative passes
October 3, 2005

Miss. lawmakers OK casino move to dry land
October 3, 2005

Vote for clean air
October 2, 2005

Where there’s smoke, there’s ire
October 2, 2005

Study: Heavy risk for light smokers
October 2, 2005

Washington's minimum wage will rise 28 cents
October 1, 2005

Can signatures save casinos?
October 1, 2005

Governor's challenger urges gambling ban for aid recipients
September 28, 2005

THE SMOKE CLEARS
September 25, 2005

Majority of local eateries lay down law on lighting up
September 25, 2005

Put smoking ban in place
September 25, 2005

Casino worker charged with first-degree theft
September 24, 2005

Casino case ends in mistrial
September 23, 2005

In Our View: Disputed Homeland
September 23, 2005

Map fuels debate between anti-casino group, Cowlitz
September 22, 2005

Kenmore gambling foes look like winners
September 21, 2005

Initiative debate about to get louder
September 19, 2005

In Our View - Still a Bad Idea
September 18, 2005

Casino open house pits tribal interests over environmental concerns
September 16, 2005

Six myths, truths about Tacoma’s minicasinos
September 15, 2005

Rival I-911 better choice
September 13, 2005

Build a casino downtown
September 13, 2005

Secondhand-smoke effects as bad for pregnant women as if they were smokers
September 12, 2005

Money pours into malpractice initiative races
September 12, 2005

Four strive for council seat
September 11, 2005

Condo owner irritated by neighbor's smoking
September 10, 2005

What's in cards for Kenmore?
September 8, 2005

Gaming pays off
September 5, 2005

BIA schedules hearings on gorge casino proposal
September 1, 2005

N.C. governor signs bill creating lottery
August 31, 2005

Miss. could consider land-based casinos
August 31, 2005

Groups seek smoking ban in Ariz. bars
August 31, 2005

Who gets the heave-ho next – obese employees?
Augsut 31, 2005

Voinovich Outlines Bill To Restrict Ohio Indian Casinos
August 30, 2005

Group mounts opposition to smoking ban
August 29, 2005

Gambling adds nothing positive to communities
August 29, 2005

Lose the cigs – or the job?
August 28, 2005

Small businesses fight anti-smoking initiative
August 26, 2005

No smoking ban needed, group says
August 25, 2005

Gotta know when to hold ’em
August 24, 2005

Lung cancer sufferers fight a persistent stigma
August 23, 2005

People have spoken: No gaming here
August 20, 2005

Six years is plenty: Close those casinos

Casino workers try their luck at reversing Tacoma ban
August 16, 2005

Tulalips spread their wealth
August 13, 2005

He's helped to keep gambling at bay
Augsut 13, 2005

Smoking, drinking are different
August 13, 2005

Don't nurture gambling
August 13, 2005

More restaurants and bars adopt nonsmoking policies
August 12, 2005

Many lung-cancer patients never lit up

Casino would bring revenue to city
August 9, 2005

Smoking Ban Poll - Bellingham Herald
August 9, 2005

Tobacco policies sad
August 9, 2005

Casino would bring revenue to city
Augsut 9, 2005

Does Foxwoods game amount to web gambling?
August 8, 2005

In Our View: Bound for Ballot
August 8, 2005

Gambling boost bad move
August 7, 2005

Louisville set to vote on smoking ban
August 7, 2005

Vote for smoking ban
August 4, 2005

Respect Tulalips' authority, law says
August 4, 2005

Smoking Ban Hurts Bingo's Future
August 3, 2005

County slashes gambling tax

Casinos improve life for Native Americans
August 3, 2005

Indoor smoking ban will be on ballot
August 3, 2005

Tribes launching open-air theater
Augsut 3, 2005

As it heads to ballot, smoking ban sees few foes
August 3, 2005

Tribes should be willing to help address problems
August 3, 2005

Big money to fill season with politics
August 2, 2005

Mobile gambling devices may get to casinos
August 2, 2005

Cigarette tax dodge needs fix
August 2, 2005

Gambling isn't the answer
August 2, 2005

Study links tobacco smoke with belly fat
August 2, 2005

No butts about it: Readers vent on smoking, exercise
August 2, 2005

All tribes should pay their share in gambling help
August 2, 2005

Opinion - Local View: Gambling leaves wrecked lives in wake
August 1, 2005

State goes after smokers who buy cigs on Web
August 1, 2005

Build roads before building projects
July 30, 2005

Casino’s chips are down
July 30, 2005

Amid casino debate, an olive branch
July 27, 2005

Study finds N.Y. smoking ban helping
July 27, 2005

Bar owner kicks ash thanks to his sister's insistence
July 27, 2005

Lack of taxes from tribes problematic
July 26, 2005

Few say proposed smoking ban is a drag
July 25, 2005

Outsourcing seen as boon to American Indians
July 25, 2005

Shuffling casinos around isn't smart
July 23, 2005

Former U.S. senator suggests tourism for tribal development
July 22, 2005

State will be hurting for money if ban succeeds
July 21, 2005

Author warns of casinos 'hidden price'
July 21, 2005

Author urges Clark County not to gamble on casino
July 20, 2005

Increased Support for Smoking Bans in Public Places
July 20, 2005

Nevada senator blocks debate on Hawaiian recognition bill
July 20, 2005

Betting on a tax break
July 19, 2005

Casino foes enlist well-known author to give talk tonight
July 19, 2005

Oregon anti-smoking measures smoldering
July 16, 2005

Robbery suspect tripped up at Everett casino
July 16, 2005

State asks online cigarette buyers to pay taxes
July 15, 2005

Forcing people for their health
July 14, 2005

House chairman: Casino deals may not pass
July 14, 2005

Leave gambling to Nevada
July 14, 2005

Poker is in the cards, and that’s no bluff
July 14, 2005

Tacoma folds card rooms to improve image
July 13, 2005

The Couch Slouch: Too many lives flushed by online poker players
July 11, 2005

Tribe to pay N.M. $24M in gambling suit
July 11, 2005

I-901/Indoor Smoking Ban Petitions Stolen
June 28, 2005

Chehalis Tribes' Eagles Landing Hotel to Open on Fourth of July Weekend
June 28, 2005

Casino is economic boom
June 28, 2005

Signatures backing anti-smoking initiative are stolen
June 28, 2005

Kenmore City Council fails to pass cardroom ban on technicality
June 28, 2005

Burglar steals anti-smoking petition sheets
June 28, 2005

Making a good thing better
June 27, 2005

Tribes use casino revenue to diversify
June 25, 2005

City should listen to voters
June 24, 2005

If you build it, pay for the roads
June 23, 2005

Better odds on dealings with tribes
June 21, 2005

Yakamas plan fireworks safety workshop
June 21, 2005

Tribal members want out of Sun Kings deal
June 21, 2005

Correction: Indian-Gambling story
June 21, 2005

World's Richest Sporting Event Keeps Getting Richer
June 20, 2005

Similar rules apply to making it in the world of poker and business
June 20, 2005

Eastside builder gets ruling against former casino owners
June 19, 2005

Yakamas' purchase of Sun Kings would be good for all
June 19, 2005

Gambling leads to wretched refuse
June 19, 2005

Casino will be a burden
June 18, 2005

City Council to decide future of Kenmore's only cardroom
June 18, 2005

Gambling limits loom
June 17, 2005

CARS Takes on Tribe - Casino Faces History Test
June 17, 2005

Online bets may put Emerald Downs in the money
June 13, 2005

Idaho cafe reluctantly kicks its habit
June 16, 2005

Another casino opponent steps up
June 16, 2005

Indian gambling brings in $16.5 million in Montana
June 15, 2005

County considers lower gambling tax
June 15, 2005

Tribal gaming revenue grows
June 15, 2005

Lummi, Nooksack tribes will add hotels
June 15, 2005

Indian tribes shared $900M from casinos
June 14, 2005

A Muckleshoot gem
June 14, 2005

Most local retailers obey law on teen tobacco sales
June 13, 2005

Danger everywhere
June 13, 2005

10-year-old casino is at center of tribes' booming economy
June 13, 2005

North County traffic needs team effort
June 12, 2005

Infrastructure is desperately needed
June 12, 2005

Poker nation: Texas Hold 'Em is the hottest game around
June 12, 2005

La Center needs changes
June 12, 2005

be abandons plans for Calif. casino
June 11, 2005

Cancer Society fined for lack of disclosure in anti-smoking ads
June 10, 2005

Western Business: Billionaires battle for business on the Las Vegas Strip
June 10, 2005

Anti-smoking programs merit large investment
June 10, 2005

Money well spent
June 9, 2005

As Cigarette Taxes Rise, New Study Shows Revenue Estimates Failing as Customers Go Underground
June 7, 2005

Lobbyist helped Indian leaders meet Bush
June 7, 2005

Tulalips plan 13-story hotel and convention center
June 7, 2005

UW students go all in for Texas Hold 'Em
June 7, 2005

Anti-smoking nightmare on Main Street
June 6, 2005

Ex-chairman of Tulalip board sentenced for embezzlement
June 6, 2005

Research: Higher taxes help smokers kick the habit
June 6, 2005

New video slots at Tulalip casino a big hit
June 6, 2005

The art of the deal
June 5, 2005

Casino is negative impact
June 3, 2005

State lawmakers must escape the 'deficit trap'
June 3, 2005

Tribes invoke sovereignty when it suits them
June 3, 2005

Washington Holds on to Lead as Having Worst Small-Business Environment in the Nation
June 1, 2005

Smokers can save money by breaking their habit
May 31, 2005

Gorge's beauty priceless
May 31, 2005

INSIDE GAMING: Big Eastern papers have gambling on their minds
May 29, 2005

Negative overcomes gain
May 29, 2005

Snusing Swedes won't miss smokes
May 29, 2005

Tribal casinos receive plenty of oversight
May 29, 2005

State may soon gain lung-safe workplaces
May 28, 2005

CASCADES CASINO UPDATE
May 27, 2005

GAMBLING AND TECHNOLOGY: Bill would allow bets by device
May 28, 2005

Former cardroom employee pleads guilty to bookmaking
May 27, 2005

La Center task force studying casino disbands
May 26, 2005

Study: Cigarette smoke may harm fertility
May 26, 2005

Club sues, but judge backs NYC smoking ban
May 26, 2005

Momentum may be slowing for Indian casinos
May 25, 2005

Poll: New Jerseyans prefer Vegas gambling
May 25, 2005

Pennsylvania tax relief plan rebuffed
May 25, 2005

Pari-mutuels, gambling opponents file dueling lawsuits over slots
May 25, 2005

Opinion - Local View: Neighbor welcomes Cowlitz casino
May 24, 2005

Campaign to limit smoking gets huge boost
May 24, 2005

The drain just keeps getting bigger and bigger
May 24, 2005

Secondhand smoke may be more harmful than thought
May 24, 2005

Don’t tell people what to do on private property
May 23, 2005

State can't shake reliance on 'sin' taxes
May 23, 2005

American Indians protest tribal ouster
May 22, 2005

Tribes selfishly avoid paying their fair share
May 21, 2005

Smoking feature ignites strong reader response
May 20, 2005

Interior Department temporarily blocks casino deal
May 20, 2005

Rep. Wolf on tribal issues
May 19, 2005

Survey: La Center opposes casino
May 19, 2005

Initiative filings
May 19, 2005

Latest ban on smoking might make it to ballot
May 19, 2005

Tiny tags in chips to track gamblers
May 18, 2005

Having trouble kicking the habit? Nicotine vaccine may be next
May 17, 2005

Fatally flawed, the smoking ban got what it deserved
May 12, 2005

Better planning needed for traffic
May 17, 2005

Signs of a smoke-free singles scene
May 16, 2005

Cynical cigarette sales
May 16, 2005

Fight For Freedom
May 16, 2005

Don’t provide safety net for irrational behavior
May 16, 2005

The allure of sin taxes
May 15, 2005

Local View: Casino will damage our quality of life
May 15, 2005

how to win at poker
May 15, 2005

Lawmakers seek ban on flavored cigarettes
May 13, 2005

View from the Rail: Gambling for dummies? Hardly
May 13, 2005

Internet gambling expands
May 13, 2005

A timely veto
May 13, 2005

Effort to treat gambling issue is welcome
May 12, 2005

Tobacco firms question settlement payments
May 12, 2005

Fatally flawed, the smoking ban got what it deserved
May 12, 2005

Attorneys general warn Reynolds on claims
May 12, 2005

Tribe Meets Resistance
May 12, 2005

Tribal, local leaders need to recover trust
May 12, 2005

Tribes want tighter rules for groups to get federal status
May 12, 2005

Smokers' rights groups call for boycott
May 12, 2005

Smoke-free day
May 12, 2005

Officials Upset By New BIA Land Rules
May 10, 2005

Gregoire OKs financial plan to help problem gamblers
May 10, 2005

Officials' group focuses on casino
May 10, 2005

Ga. governor signs bill banning smoking
May 9, 2005

Resort chain eyes spot on I-5
May 6, 2005

Kingsgate may not have heard last of card room
May 6, 2005

Left unchecked, tribal gambling ripe for scandal
May 5, 2005

Don't gamble with gorge
May 5, 2005

Voters in Austin asked to ban smoking
May 4, 2005

Where will government get revenue if smokers quit?
May 4, 2005

Board denies alcohol license for Kirkland casino
May 4, 2005

Youth funding snuffed
May 3, 2005

Wyoming gets another chance to block Indian casino
May 3, 2005

Washington must act to protect workers
May 2, 2005

Many get credit for deal to help casino addicts
May 1, 2005

A lot more is planned for Quil Ceda Village
May 1, 2005

Wynn's new $2.7B Vegas hotel-casino opens
April 28, 2005

Court clears way for Detroit casinos
April 28, 2005

Feds freezing funds for Tulalip housing
April 28, 2005

Deal boots tobacco promos from concerts
April 28, 2005

Tribe removes casino billboard
April 28, 2005

Lawyer: Tribe doesn't plan appeal in case
April 29, 2005

Waitresses file discrimination complaint
April 27, 2005

McCain says more regulations needed for booming tribal casinos
April 27, 2005

Everett club won't appeal live music ban
April 27, 2005

Gambling takes aim at Columbia Gorge
April 27, 2005

State tackles problem gambling
April 27, 2005

Great American Casino
April 27, 2005

Castle Casino
April 27, 2005

Casino camera operators accused of ogling
April 26, 2005

Session’s over, and the winners and losers are …
April 26, 2005

State’s drivers may need an attitude adjustment
April 26, 2005

Illegal in U.S., online casinos find ways to rake in dollars
April 26, 2005

Treat all business equally
April 26, 2005

Lawmakers backpedal on support for Cowlitz
April 26, 2005

Capital Views: Democrats get the last word on taxes
April 25, 2005

Squaxin Island tribe rolls out cigarettes
April 24, 2005

Washington session moments
April 24, 2005

Senate revives a bill to halt growth of minicasinos
April 23, 2005

As long as legislators are ignoring voters, overlook I-892, too
April 23, 2005

A fox in the hen house
April 23, 2005

Resolution in Senate supports Cowlitz
April 22, 2005

Sin tax bills take another step
April 22, 2005

Tulalips resist pier for Boeing
April 22, 2005

In Our View: Gambling Addiction
April 21, 2005

No to Yes Budget
April 21, 2005

Civic life raises more questions than answers
April 21, 2005

Corrections officer charged with theft
April 20, 2005

Third worker accused of theft from casino
April 20, 2005

Most problem gamblers in Oregon are women
April 20, 2005

State House passes tobacco tax cut
April 20, 2005

Go ahead, put the dice down–help is coming
April 19, 2005

Lilac Lanes casino manager facing theft charges
April 19, 2005

Mohegan is comparable
April 19, 2005

North Dakota Legislature OKs ban on smoking
April 19, 2005

Oregon's gambling revenue could dip
April 19, 2005

Casinos on the verge of popping up all over
April 19, 2005

Growing number of women hooked on gambling
April 18, 2005

Symposium underscores strength of Indian treaties
April 1

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