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M's first-round draft pick begins new path

Mark Harrison / The Seattle Times

DJ Peterson would like to make short work of Seattle's farm system. The Mariners' first-round draft pick was in uniform for Everett on Monday night, but will have to wait a few days before playing.

$231M revenue jump could break state budget stalemate

A new forecast projects tax collections will be higher than expected — a potential game changer for budget negotiations.

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