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Washington gov signs gay marriage bill into law
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Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a measure that makes Washington state the seventh to legalize same-sex marriage, but opponents almost immediately filed a referendum to challenge the new law, meaning voters likely will have the final say. Comment?
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... make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday. The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and ... Comment?
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Washington gov signs gay marriage bill into law
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law a measure that makes Washington state the seventh to legalize same-sex marriage, but opponents almost immediately filed a referendum to challenge the new law, meaning voters likely will have the final say. Comment?
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... 1,600 and 3,200, recorded the No. 1 high school indoor time in the nation in the men's open 3,000 meters at the Washington Husky Classic/UW Indoor Open at the Dempsey Indoor in Seattle. Armstrong finished fourth in 8 minutes, 33 seconds, but his ... Comment?
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Statewide commission could tout our advantages
After all, mimicking Idaho worked pretty well when we decided to plant more spuds. (Remember Washington Potato Commission's 1975 advertising campaign, "Idaho potatoes grow better in Washington.") Earlier this month, Idaho Gov. "Butch" Otter signed an ... Comment?
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8 out of 10 CBC students in work force program find jobs in a year
... reported Monday to the college's Board of Trustees show CBC draws more Tri-City students than do all other Washington public colleges and universities combined. The report also showed how many students each high school sends and how many of them ... Comment?
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WA House OKs bill tying abortion to maternity care
Washington state lawmakers moved forward Monday with bills on insurance coverage for abortions, facial recognition for state IDs and fees for vehicle towing. Comment?
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In our view / State transportation funding: Let voters drive decision
It is widely accepted by state lawmakers that Washington's transportation system is in serious financial trouble. Comment?
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Community Extra: Volunteer opportunities
Attend: Basketball game to fight cancer The Washington Rampage basketball team is hosting a fundraiser game for cancer cure research. Comment?
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... Youth vies for volunteer award Antonio Pruitt is set to compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Washington State Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship. Antonio, 17, is the new Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls ... Comment?
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Snohomish County may open trash hauling to bidders
Snohomish County leaders are gearing up to revisit a $20-million-per-year contract that sends garbage by rail to Eastern Washington and might soon open it up to competition. Comment?
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Who knew? Everett is nation's 16th most romantic city
... of items bought since Jan. 1 in cities with more than 100,000 people. Everett isn't the most romantic city in Washington, though. Vancouver gets that honor, coming in at No. 6 on the list. Everett and Vancouver made the top 20 list for the first ... Comment?
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Don't miss fascinating pop-up book exhibit at UW
... my column. It was a cold and windy day when I found myself driving off to see an exhibit at the University of Washington Allen Library basement. The exhibit will be showing until March 16, and this is a basement exhibit not to be missed. The exhibit ... Comment?
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Santorum calls protesters 'radical element'
... element represents," Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator, told hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Washington Historical Museum. "What they represent is true intolerance." Police dragged away two protesters in the midst of Santorum's ... Comment?
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... come to the fore when that mischievous archer, Cupid, lets loose his fateful arrows. Come, Sit and Sip from Local Washington Wineries in a comfortable, beautifully furnished wine gathering area for enthusiasts and novices alike. Wine Cellars of ... Comment?
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... promoting 'local area products!'. Every Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm! Come, Sit and Sip from Local Washington Wineries in a comfortable, beautifully furnished wine gathering area for enthusiasts and novices alike. Wine Cellars of ... Comment?
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... 27-10. Mayer scored a mild upset over the third-seeded Porter after spending 21 hours in transit to eastern Washington from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she trains. Lightweight N'yteeyah Sherman, a 19-year-old straight-A student at Kent State, ... Comment?
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Tenn. Lawmakers Join Opposition to Obama Health Care Bill
... U.S. to buy health insurance or pay a fine. In a statement, Ramsey said "It is time that states push back to let Washington know that we are not going to stand by idly when this healthcare law so blatantly infringes on the constitutional rights of ... Comment?
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Washington state legalises gay marriage
Olympia - The governor of Washington state handed gay rights advocates a major victory on Monday, signing into law a measure that legalises same-sex marriage in Washington state, making it the seventh in the nation to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. Comment?
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Gregoire signs same-sex marriage bill
An emotional Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation Monday making Washington the seventh state to legalize marriage between same-sex couples, declaring it was time "to make history in this great state." Gregoire's voice broke as she descrbed conversations with her two daughters, who told her that marriage equality was "the civil rights issue of ... (more) Comment?
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