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Cybersecurity Found Wanting in Washington Government: Auditors have found seven instances of "critical" data insecurity, i.e., security flaws that would cause "extreme impact to entire entity and [are] almost certain to be exploited." The auditors also called out the need for more encryption of sensitive data, reports KPLU.

Big Polluters to Pay for Transportation Projects: That's Governor Jay Inslee's plan, anyway. The governor wants major polluters to pay for permits for the right to release emissions, and to use those revenues to fund nearly $12 billion in transportation infrastructure projects over the next 12 years. More details on the emissions cap to come today.

Affordable Housing in Seattle: How it's defined, who is building it, and how badly we need more of it—Josh Cohen has the lowdown. "The city's becoming too expensive for nearly half the population," Lauren Craig, policy counsel at Puget Sound Sage, says.

SPD's Nick Metz Is a Finalist for a Police Chief Job in Colorado: Good for him.

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  • A Boeing subsidiary reportedly cleared airways, scheduled flight crews, and booked hotels for the CIA's rendition program.

What Role Did Boeing Play in CIA Torture? Definitely a question worth asking.

Oso Landslide Commission Releases Report: The commission praises the "innovation, adaptation, and sheer willpower" of local loggers who rescued people from the mud after the landslide last March. But local store owner Kevin Ashe, whose son-in-law was one of those loggers, told KUOW he's disappointed the commission isn't holding anyone accountable for the disaster. "I think we're all taught this as kids: When you make a mistake, own up to it," he said (some families sued the state and county in October). The commission notes that just 13 percent of the state has been mapped to uncover landslide hazards.

Man Accused of Child Porn Possession: According to investigators, he trafficked in photos of young girls at the Seattle Center fountain, reports KIRO.

Bill Cosby: Will not be charged by Los Angeles prosecutors.

Federal Legislation to Track Police Shootings... Passed!

A World Without Police: José Martín, noting that the urban policing originated with the rise of the modern property system roughly 200 years ago, has six ideas on how to get there.