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In a ceremony at the state Capitol in Olympia, Gov. Christine Gregoire on Monday signed legislation to give same-sex couples the same right to a marriage license as anyone else, making Washington the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.

I'm pleased to tell you about another important piece of legislation that will reform the way Washington does business.

Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law Monday legislation that would enable same-sex couples to marry as advocates prepare for a possible fight over the measure at the ballot.

A major change for same-sex couples on the west coast could come as early as Monday, as Washington 's Governor Christine Gregoire prepares to sign a bill to legalize gay marriage.

First lady Michelle Obama is a popular American political figure, even more so than her husband.

On February 8th, the Washington state legislature completed its process to allow same-sex couples to "marry" beginning this summer.

If Washington state lawmakers agree, owners of the all-electric vehicles, such as this Tesla Roadster, would be charged an extra $100 per year to make up for the lack of paying gas tax.

Spokane police say they man they're looking for in connection with the death of a woman and her two sons is believed to be armed with stolen handguns and rifles.

President Obama is trying to repair his relationship with Catholic voters following a policy dispute over contraceptives even as Republicans are trying to convince voters that the president has declared war on religion.

I think I have mentioned that, but I'm going to do it some more, because once you notice it you can't un-notice it.

"Keep it simple." This old saying is more than a bumper sticker slogan, it's a principle that is especially important when it comes to taxes and regulations.

The crime scene is taped off - beer cans visible - CSI agent with crime box resting on sedan police investigate front door area Helicopters flying by.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Two national forests in Idaho and Washington state could receive more than $90 million over the next 10 years as part of a forest restoration plan intended to boost timber production and create jobs while making forests healthier and less prone to wildfire.

Copies of of President Barack Obama's fiscal 2013 federal budget are readied for shipment, Thursday, Feb.

A bill passing unanimously in the Washington state House would allow adult adoptees access to their birth certificates unless a biological parent has filed an affidavit to the contrary.

Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, Mount Rainier, Columbia Valley wine, Pacific salmon, drippy rain forests and whitewater rivers are but a few images conjured up by thoughts of Washington, Oregon's neighbor to the north and co-owner of the Pacific Northwest brand.

Why would Greece accept more pain when unemployment is at 21 percent, the economy is enduring its fifth year of recession and rioters are hurling gasoline bombs in the streets of Athens? Protesters carry a banner which reads in Greek '' uprising '' during a protest in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, Greece, Saturday, Feb.

Newt Gingrich has taken credit for balancing the budget in 1998 through 2000, when he was Speaker of the House.

The Salem Police responded to the following calls and made the following arrests on Thursday and Friday.

The Legislature is moving forward on a bill to allow pharmacies to redistribute donations of unused prescription drugs starting next year.