Michael Murphy, Democrat

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Birth place: Seattle, WA
Home city: Olympia, WA

Education: MBA, Pacific Lutheran University BA, History, Seattle University, 1969.

Political: Treasurer, State of Washington, 1996-present Treasurer, Thurston County, 1987-1998.

Membership: Chair, State Finance Committee. Past President, Western State Treasurers Association.

First elected: 1996

Family: Wife: Teri.

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Fund For The Needy donors as of Jan. 12

Seattle Times 1.12.09 9:48 PM | Here's a list of recent donors to The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.
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Seattle police in 2006 confiscated rifle held by slain student, then returned it to his father

Seattle Times 1.3.09 12:49 AM | The rifle held by a University of Washington senior when he was fatally shot by Seattle police Thursday is the same weapon taken from him...
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Police kill armed man in vintage German uniform

Seattle Times 1.2.09 9:40 PM | A man dressed in a vintage German military uniform who was fatally shot by Seattle police on New Year's Day was fascinated with history and enjoyed re-enacting war events, friends say.
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Police confiscated slain UW student's rifle 2 years ago

Seattle Times 1.2.09 12:00 AM | The rifle a University of Washington student was holding when he was shot by Seattle Police Thursday is the same weapon taken from him for his own safety by police in late 2006, according to...
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State auditor fills in for governor

Seattle Times 12.29.08 12:00 AM | Washington state got a new governor over the weekend - at least for a little while.
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