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State Audit Spotlights Seattle City Light The State Auditor's office released a report this week that takes a critical look at dealings between the city and Seattle City light. The auditor says the Seattle government overcharges the utility for services like IT support and human resources. This news comes on the heels of 5–to–4 city council vote for a 13.8 percent rate increase for City Light customers.

The Baird & Smith Factor It's down to the wire for health insurance reform in Washington, D.C., and two lawmakers from Washington State are considered swing votes: Adam Smith and Brian Baird. How they vote could determine the fate of President's dream for health care reform. We're find our more.

Reaction to Panhandling Proposal A proposal from Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess to toughen laws against aggressive panhandling got a public hearing yesterday. How did it go?

Human Trafficking: Farm Labor, Forced Labor? We continue Sara Lerner's series on human trafficking with a look at workers in Washington state's biggest business — agriculture. We'll also talk with State Senator Jeanne Kohl–Welles about new anti–trafficking legislation passed this session.

Lingo Dance Theater Marcie Sillman that Lingo Dance Company will be performing in an unconventional venue performance tonight.

Soccer Strike? Major league soccer players may go on strike next week. If it happens, the majority owner of the Seattle Sounders says major league soccer may not survive. Is that just posturing? P–I sports writer Art Thiel explains.

NOAA Move Controversy: The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific fleet is scheduled to move to Newport, Oregon. But NOAA employee continue to fight the move. Amy Radil reports.

Pacific Smelt Decline: Smelt have become a threatened species. Even if you don't like to eat pan–fried smelt with lemon butter, we'll explain why you should care.

Rise In Internet Fraud: More and more people are falling victim to Internet scams. A new FBI report says the national cost of online fraud doubled last year to a total of $560 million. We talk to Jenny Durkan, the US Attorney for Western Washington.

Good News, Bad News: The Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism releases its analysis of media trends this week. The good news is that Americans love using the web to stay informed. The bad news is they won't pay for it.

Eat Your Peas: With the declining popularity in frozen peas and T.V. dinners and the ascent of exotic veggies like Fava Beans, the demand for peas had dried up. Now, the last pea processor in Skagit County has announced it's moving its operation to Eastern Washington. We speak to one farmer in Skagit County about how he's responding to the latest news.

US Foreign Aid: The aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake has fallen lower in the headlines, but relief efforts continue for the country. We talk with Dr. Raj Shah, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the nation's leading dispenser of non–military foreign aid.

Human Trafficking: In the first of special series, KUOW producer Sara Lerner looks at Washington state's historic role in combating human trafficking.

Special Session Lawmakers are back to work in Olympia today at noon to iron out their differences on taxes and tax loopholes. How are they going to balance the $2.8 billion budget deficit? Our man in Olympia Austin Jenkins gives us the lay of the land.

Election Day The King Conservation District is holding an election tomorrow. If you've never heard of it you're not alone: Last year, less than one quarter of one percent of King County residents voted in the board's elections. KUOW's Carolyn Beeler reports.

Tracking Tax Fraud Washington State's Department of Revenue has launched a new website where you can report suspected tax or license fraud. It's aimed at getting businesses and citizens to pay their fair share to fund state services.