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House narrowly passes health care bill
In this photo taken from video, the final vote the health care bill 3962 is shown as members of the house attend the vote on Saturday in Washington.
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As oceans fall ill, Washington bureaucrats squabble
Off the coast of Washington state, mysterious algae mixed with sea foam have killed more than 8,000 seabirds, puzzling scientists.
DP Rights Look Good in Washington
The Approve Ref 71 campaign says final results won't be in until some time tomorrow, but things are looking good in Washington as voters have decided to keep intact the state's latest expansion of domestic-partnership rights.
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Grain ships asked to stop dumping canisters off Wash. coast
The state Ecology and Agriculture Departments have a request for grain ships off the Washington coast: Hey, stop throwing those pesticide canisters overboard.
With second 787 line lost, should Washington build Airbus parts?
On the opposite end of Everett's Paine Field, just a short drive from Boeing's massive Everett plant, there's are a cluster of blue and white buildings.
R-71 gains wider lead, but foes not ready to concede
Ballot counts Wednesday showed Washington's same-sex partnership law passing with twice the margin of victory it had on election night, and one key leader in the movement declared victory.
Gay Partnership Measure OKed in Wash.
Washington state voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners.
If there were a "mobile" medal, the University of Washington might have just earned it.
Gay rights have an early, narrow lead
Washington voters on Tuesday were narrowly approving the state's new "everything but marriage" law that is a significant expansion of rights for gay couples.
Iran Police, Protesters Clash At Embassy Rally
Iranian security forces beat anti-government protesters with batons Wednesday on the sidelines of state-sanctioned rallies to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover.
Patrick visiting Obama during Washington trip
Gov. Deval Patrick is making a two-day trip to Washington focused on state economic development and health care issues.
Election Night '09: Approve R-71 is Mostly Sure, Almost Positive That Washington Approves of Them
Approve 71 campaign manager Josh Friedes takes the mic. Party: Approve R-71 Location: Pravda in Capitol Hill Mood: Cautious optimism giving way to outright celebration Drink of Choice: Gin and tonic.
Olympics airspace restrictions affect Washington
Federal and state aviation officials are advising pilots that airspace restrictions for the Winter Olympics in British Columbia will extend into northwestern Washington.
New Washington License Plate Plan Revised
The Washington Department of Licensing has modified plans for the new seven-character license plate.
US responds to Wash. man accused in abortion doc threat
Federal prosecutors say statements from a Washington man accused of threatening a Colorado abortion doctor's family should be admitted in court.
Ballot measures are top ticket in Tuesday's election
Two statewide ballot measures top the ticket Tuesday for Washington state voters.
Weather: Flood watch posted for W. Washington
The National Weather Service has posted a flood watch for much of Western Washington, including King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
THE Salish Sea may never appear on official navigation maps, but residents of western regions in the United States and Canada hope a new name will protect their shared coastal waters.
Wash. board OKs naming inland waters as Salish Sea
Washington has a new name for a very old waterway. The inland waters including the Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of George will now be known together as the Salish Sea.
Wash., Idaho Avista rates to go down
Avista Utilities customers in Washington and Idaho should see lower energy bills because of a decline in natural-gas prices.
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