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State liquor store landlords claim state improperly terminated leases

The owners of two shopping centers, one in Federal Way and the other in Spokane, claim the Washington State Liquor Control Board improperly terminated leases for their two liquor stores buildings when it quit selling liquor May 31.

JOHN GILLIE; Staff writer
Published: July 6, 2012 at 10:09 a.m. PDT
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The owners of two shopping centers, one in Federal Way and the other in Spokane, claim the Washington State Liquor Control Board improperly terminated leases for their two liquor stores buildings when it quit selling liquor May 31.

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