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Hanford's Leaking Tank
5:19 pm
Fri November 2, 2012

Hanford Advisory Board Recommends New Waste Tanks For Hanford’s Leak Situation

Credit U.S. Department of Energy
The view inside the space between the leaking tank's two walls at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.

The Hanford Nuclear Reservation needs new storage tanks for radioactive waste, now that one of the aging double-hulled tanks has been found to be leaking. That was the consensus Friday of a board that advises federal Hanford managers.

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Oregon House Speaker
4:31 pm
Fri November 2, 2012

High Stakes Election For Possible Oregon House Speakers

Credit Oregon Legislature
Republican Bruce Hanna and Democrat Tina Kotek are in contention to be the next Oregon House speaker.

Democrats and Republicans in Oregon are locked in a fierce battle for control of the Oregon House. It's currently split right down the middle. Some of the biggest legislative money-raisers this year are two candidates who don't have serious opposition on the ballot.

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Political Advertising
6:33 am
Fri November 2, 2012

Who In The NW Helps Pay For Swing State Ads

Northwest voters are spared most presidential campaign ads. But Northwest money still plays a part in them. A handful of big spenders from the region are bolstering major super PACs behind a barrage of ads now hitting swing states. Jessica Robinson reports.

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Super PAC Spending
6:30 am
Fri November 2, 2012

Washington's Biggest Campaign Spenders Aim To Influence 2012 Elections

Credit Photo by John Ryan / KUOW
Private docks line the shore of Cozy Cove in Hunts Point, Wash., home to some of the state's priciest real estate -- and biggest political donors.

Hundreds of millions of dollars have poured into political campaigns in Washington state and nationwide this year. A rising share of those dollars are being funneled through super PACs and other outside groups. KUOW's John Ryan takes a look at just where all the campaign cash is coming from in Washington state.

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Climate Change Effecting Fish
6:04 pm
Thu November 1, 2012

Study: Climate Change Means Harsh Stream Conditions For Fish

In Northwest streams, high temperatures and low flow levels are creating harsh conditions for fish. That’s the finding of a new study.

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