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The people have spoken, and Referendum No. 1, the 20-cent plastic bag tax, has been shot down, trailing a black plume of petroleum-fueled flames, as the corporate plastic bag companies rejoice. The Seattle Times reported the defeat came with a staggering 58 percent to 42 percent rejection, with more than half of the expected votes counted.

• Last night's hot temperatures created an all-out neighborhood power blackout around 9:30 p.m., leaving 3,300 people in the dark, without working fans or air conditioning throughout Ravenna, View Ridge, Windermere, and Laurelhurst.
• Wondering what really killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago? Well, scientists at University of Washington say don't blame the comets! New research says it is unlikely the comets were responsible for the mass extinction.