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Leader of Federal Student Aid Office Steps Down After FAFSA Crisis
Author: Zach Montague
During Richard Cordray’s tenure at the agency, the botched rollout of the new FAFSA upended the college admissions process.
Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her 14-Month-Old Dog and a Goat
Author: Anjali Huynh
In a forthcoming book, the South Dakota governor, seen as a potential vice-presidential pick, tells of shooting her hunting dog. And a goat.
Biden Revisits His Past in Interview With Howard Stern
Author: Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Katie Rogers
The appearance allowed President Biden to tell the stories of love and loss that have defined his public image.

Portland Business News

As other cities forge ahead, Portland is not embracing office-to-housing conversions
Author: Jonathan Bach
Data from brokerage CBRE shows other cities turning empty offices into housing, but not Portland.
Publisher's notebook: Cheers to 40 years of the PBJ and a new look
The Business Journal is celebrating 40 years and a new look.

Columbian Newspaper

South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
Author: MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — As 72-year-old Nonki Kunene walks through the corridors of Thabisang Primary School in Soweto, South Africa, she recalls the joy she and many others felt 30 years ago when they voted for the first time.

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The Stand (Washington Labor News)

Rally to support striking electricians April 30 in Seattle
Author: David Groves

As strike enters 3rd week, NECA contractors are refusing to budge from unanimously rejected offer   SEATTLE — As the strike by Limited Energy (LE) Electricians represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 46 in the Puget Sound area enters its third week, negotiators for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) are […]

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Seattle Times Opinion

Foreign-aid package: Spend on U.S. citizens
Author: Letters editor

Re: “An Oregon town’s homeless crisis goes before high court” [April 21, A1] and “Eviction threats may mount as unpaid rent balances soar” [April 22, A1]: Hundreds of homeless people in Grant’s Pass, Ore., are at risk for fines and arrest for … being homeless. About 23% of tenants of Seattle Housing Authority are currently […]
Transportation: ‘A changing Eastside’
Author: Letters editor

Re: “Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’ ” [April 21, Traffic Lab]: Thank you to Mike Lindblom for writing about the East Link Starter Line and capturing the transformation that more transportation options can mean for our region. I grew up in Seattle and vividly remember my third-grade teacher talking about how […]

Washington State News

Hunter Dickinson returning to Kansas for final season
(Photo credit: Gabriel Mayberry-USA TODAY Sports) All-American center Hunter Dickinson is returning to Kansas for his final season of college eligibility in 2024-25. The 7-foot-2 Dickinson transferred to Kansas prior to last season from Michigan and was a second-team All-American and All-Big 12 First Team selection. He confirmed the decision to run it back in Lawrence by replying to coach Bill Self via social media Frid

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