State football polls Nov 14, 2008
1, Skyline (7) 10-0 70. 5, Southridge 10-0 36. (Longview Daily News, WA)
31st District legislative incumbents return to Olympia state House to battle the budget Nov 13, 2008
The Olympia Democrats already hold large majorities in House and Senate, but the party appears to have lost of few seats as the counting continues across the state. Gov. Chris Gregoire, a Democrat, easily won a second term over Republican challenger Dino Rossi. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Get The Latest Developments Here Nov 13, 2008
A tanker truck filled with buttermilk and blocked two lanes of southbound Interstate 5 in Olympia for several hours early Friday morning. In Seattle, a one-car crash of Aurora Avenue from about 2:30 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.. (KIRO TV, WA)
Victims of Unsolved Serial Killer Case Remembered Nov 13, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Thursday November 13, 2008. (R News)
Flood evacuations in Wash. Nov 13, 2008
We'll continue to see the heaviest rain south of Seattle, such as in Olympia, Sheldon and Enumclaw, and in the mountains, probably for about the next 10-12 hours, said KING 5 meteorologist Rich Marriott. If the storm stalls over the region and continues to dump heavy rain, engineers say flood levels along the Snohomish River could reach that of the November 2006 floods by 4 p.m.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
So When Will a Muslim Be President? Nov 13, 2008
Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe; too old, like Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison; or too Sarah Palin, like Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. (Slate)
Thirteen Vikings named GNAC all-stars, six on first team Nov 12, 2008
Olympia), wide receiver (Sr ... First Team QB - *+Mike Reilly, CWU (6-3, 212, Sr., Kalispell, MT) RB - *Randall Eldridge, WWU (6-1, 215, Jr., Lynnwood, WA) RB - *Ben Kuenzi, WOU (5-10, 210, Jr., Salem, OR) WR - *Johnny Spevak, CWU (6-3, 200, Jr., Edgewood, WA) WR - *Isaiah Smith, WOU (6-4, 230, Sr., Roseburg, OR) WR - , WWU (6-5, 210, Sr., Bothell, WA) WR - , WWU (6-3, 205, Sr., Olympia, WA) TE - *Jared Bronson, CWU (6-4, 255, Sr., Kent, WA) OL - *Taylor Boggs, HSU (C, 6-3, 275, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western to play Colorado Mines in Dixie Rotary Bowl Nov 12, 2008
His top target is senior wide receiver (Olympia), who has 52 grabs for 971 yards and 11 touchdowns. Anchoring Western's defense is junior middle linebacker (Kenmore/Inglemoor), who leads the GNAC and ranks among the top five nationally in tackles, averaging 11. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western places eight on GNAC All-Star team Nov 12, 2008
Olympia, WA , Western Washington, F, 5-2, Jr., Pacific Palisades Naomi Shimabuka, Western Oregon, M, 5-2, So. Aoea, HI Kayci Donnatelli, Saint Martin's, M, 5-9, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Study shows teacher pay competitive in much of Washington Nov 12, 2008
OLYMPIA Teachers are among the best-paid college-educated workers in many parts of Washington, but educators in the Kennewick, Bremerton and Seattle labor markets are not keeping up with people in other occupations, a new analysis of Washington wages shows. The analysis was presented Monday to a task force formed by the Legislature to figure out how to improve the way the state pays for education. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Players Of The Game For ASU Nov 11, 2008
and Perkins, a senior from Olympia, Wash. shared the special teams award. (Gohuskies.com)
Home prices drop in Cowlitz County Nov 11, 2008
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:14 AM:" Come on now. How do expect the school districts to pay for the unfunded pay increase that Da Tax Queen slapped on them for this year? And wait till you see what's coming from her and the Liberals in Olympia. Taxes, taxes, and more taxes. They won that right. So bend over and get ready to take it. ". No Nickname wrote on Nov 10, 2008 8:22 AM:" Get a backbone and vote the damn Assessor out. No one runs against him, but everyone gripes at the decisions he... (Longview Daily News, WA)
No winners for Wash. Lotto, Hit 5 top prizes Nov 11, 2008
Lotto, Hit 5 top prizes. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Safety already on Olympia agenda Nov 11, 2008
Thursday, January 4, 2007. Though school violence is rare in Washington, the fatal shooting at Foss High School in Tacoma likely will spur lawmakers to act during the upcoming legislative session. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
More schools open for Veterans Day Nov 10, 2008
Stanford-based Olympia School District also will be in session. At Olympia South Elementary School, veterans from Atlanta, McLean, Waynesville and neighboring areas are invited to the school ... Olympia High School will honor veterans and grandparents that day, said Principal Lance Thurman, because many grandparents often have some connection to the military. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Keen hopes for five large local developments blunted by reality Nov 10, 2008
DW wrote on Nov 9, 2008 2:39 PM:" Cheney119, with the building of the dams on the columbia river the threat of flooding on the lower columbia is greatly reduced. But with the global economy in the toilet, single handedly because of George Bush, we won't see any major development in cowblitz county for some time. We esp. don't need an ethanol plant, for crying out loud. When the knuckleheads in olympia mandated ethanol in our fuel, my mileage dropped by 10 percent, which means I have to burn more... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Winning lottery numbers chosen Nov 10, 2008
OLYMPIA - Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday in the Washington State Lottery. Daily Game. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Like Abe And FDR, Obama Faces Crises Nov 9, 2008
" For some, jubilation was tempered by recognition of the enormity of the tasks Obama faces. "It's not just about him," said Rachel Reclam, of Olympia, Washington, an international affairs student at George Washington University. "He inspired people, but I'm not expecting miracles. The financial crisis, the war in Iraq, the health care crisis are not going to be over tomorrow. (CBS News)
OLYMPIAN: McCann stays dedicated, emerges at WR for Western Nov 9, 2008
Former Olympia High standout leads Vikings in receiving ... Gail Wood, The Olympian Sports Department ... "I was really close to quitting," said McCann, an all-league receiver his senior year at Olympia High School. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bush Switching Priority From Social Security to Taxes (Update1) Nov 9, 2008
In addition, almost all congressional Democrats and some Republicans, such as Representative Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania and Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, remained in opposition. The tax panel's findings originally were due on July 31, before Bush moved the deadline to Sept. 30 to avoid having the debate obscured by judicial nominations and attention on Social Security. (Yahoo News -- Social Security)
Saturday's statewide football scores Nov 9, 2008
Olympia 42, Eastlake 21. Rogers (Puyallup) 55, Lake Stevens 14. (Longview Daily News, WA)
1 big winner for $280,000 Hit 5 jackpot Nov 9, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Saturday, November 8, 2008 9:46 PM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington Preps Assisted Suicide Plan Nov 8, 2008
Voters Approved It, Now State Prepares Guidelines For Doctors To Aid Suicide. Learn about living wills and other steps to protect your end-of-life decisions. (CBS News)
Tolono Unity unites against Olympia Nov 8, 2008
MAROA - Olympia's journey along the Illinois High School Association girls' state volleyball tournament series came to an end Thursday night ... Melissa Phillips led Olympia (23-11) with seven kills and two blocks ... "We just couldn't get things going tonight for some reason," Olympia coach Terry Melick said afterwards. (Pekin Times, IL)
Relentless Rain Leaves Many Areas Flooded Nov 8, 2008
25" Bremerton 5.49" Olympia 3. 42" Tacoma 2.83" Seattle 3. (KIRO TV, WA)
Church roundup Nov 8, 2008
Christian Worship Assembly is holding "Answers to Everything We Need" at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Olympia Two Room of The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St. A second service, "Holy Spirit and Next Level Anointing" will be held at 2:30 p.m. Meetings are held the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month. Prophet and Pastor Fred Vehe will hold a "Holy Spirit and Fire Camp" meeting at 5 p.m. today at Christian Worship Assembly, 3874 Royston Highway in Hartwell. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Six Vikings named GNAC Scholar-Athletes Nov 8, 2008
Olympia), biology/anthropology, 3 ... 88, Olympia, WA) , Western Washington (Biology/Anthropology, Sr., 3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Planners made right call Nov 8, 2008
In a recent online version of The Daily News, there was a about a developer up in Olympia who wanted to build a grocery store and the city planners turned down his request ... 1) The Olympia city planners turned down the developer s request to build a store where WinCo Foods would occupy the building as a grocery store, where the shoppers who might have to bring their children along while they shop, would expose the children to unwanted adult sex store and the type of people who frequent them,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Longview to tackle homeless camping Nov 8, 2008
The proposed ordinance isn t nearly as strict as other cities such as Olympia, which bans RVs on streets between 1 and 6 a.m., Nitteberg-Haan said ... If Olympia doesn't have the problem then maybe Olympia can suggest a solution. (Longview Daily News, WA)
State moves to implement assisted suicide law Nov 8, 2008
Election 2008 Coverage. Washington is now the second state in the nation to have such a law, and officials may look to neighboring Oregon for a blueprint. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oregon expected to host Loston, Brown, Conner Nov 8, 2008
James, who transferred from Olympia (Orlando, Fla. picked Colorado State over Oregon. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
It's a tale of two clubs on Commerce Nov 7, 2008
The referee, Wesley Welsh of Olympia, wore blue plastic medical gloves and stopped several fights when one fighter got atop another and pounded him relentlessly. We ve never had a serious injury, Brandon Kesler said, but black eyes and bloody scrapes are regular occurences. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dorn to replace Bergeson as schools chief Nov 7, 2008
Dorn said his first job will be putting together a transition team and making plans to do some reorganization at the education department in Olympia. The most pressing issue for the new superintendent will be school finance reform. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama's win ushers in new power brokers Nov 7, 2008
Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe. McConnell, 66, who is married to Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, is more of a behind-the-scenes tactician than the GOP's public face. (USA Today)
ANOTHER WAY TO DIE: Washington voters approve assisted suicide initiative... Nov 6, 2008
Originally published Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 10:45 PM. voters approve assisted suicide initiative. (The Drudge Report)
Fatal Semi Truck Accident Blocks Southbound Lanes Of I-5 In Olympia Nov 6, 2008
-- A tractor-trailer driver, with just 3 and a half weeks on the job and still in training, was killed Thursday morning after crashing into a guard rail on I-5 in Olympia, the Washington State Patrol told KIRO 7 Eyewitness news. State Patrol spokeswoman Brandy Kessler said that the truck struck split open, causing the load of produce it was carrying to spill onto I-5 shutting down north and southbound traffic. (KIRO TV, WA)
Rossi concedes, congratulates Gregoire Nov 6, 2008
OLYMPIA Republican Dino Rossi conceded his hotly contested rematch against Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday, acknowledging that while the results from the election probably will tighten, it won't be enough for him to win ... " (wink, wink, under the table handshakes with the campaign-feeding state unions). As Dino said, she promised no tax increases or new taxes. She did in 2004 and we saw how long that lasted. My guess is we can bet that she will see the writing on the wall about her... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Analysis: Gregoire's stunning Election Day win Nov 6, 2008
OLYMPIA Forget coattails ... But the woman jokingly dubbed Landslide Chris after her whisper-thin 2004 race could be marching back to Olympia with an honest-to-goodness mandate ... Voters knew both candidates, and Rossi had underdog appeal as the guy who almost broke the Democrats grip on Olympia. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gregoire quickly re-elected Nov 6, 2008
OLYMPIA Four years in the making, the rematch between Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi ended sooner than even the candidates expected. Within a few hours of the polls closing Tuesday, Gregoire was declared the winner. (Longview Daily News, WA)
1 big winner in $8.9M Wash Lotto Nov 6, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Wednesday, November 5, 2008 11:45 PM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wash. voters approve assisted suicide initiative Nov 6, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Being First Fan enough for most presidents Nov 5, 2008
A few presidents, a former Mr. Olympia and more. Special feature. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Morton hopes fourth time a charm Nov 5, 2008
Olympia (21-10) plays in its first sectional since 2000, facing Champaign St. Thomas More (28-6) in the second semifinal tonight at the Class 2A Maroa Sectional. The Spartans will play either Tolono Unity (23-12) or Decatur St. Teresa (22-7) in Thursday's championship match if they can get past St. Thomas More. (Pekin Times, IL)
Wash. Voters Defeat Eyman's Traffic-Focused I-985 Nov 5, 2008
Voters Defeat Eyman's Traffic-Focused I-985 - Politics News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 40. (KIRO TV, WA)
Wash. Approves Measure To Boost Caregiver Training Nov 5, 2008
Approves Measure To Boost Caregiver Training - Politics News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 40. (KIRO TV, WA)
Gregoire Re-Elected As Wash. Governor Nov 5, 2008
Gregoire Re-Elected As Wash. Governor - Politics News Story - KIRO Seattle. (KIRO TV, WA)
Slaughter Heads Back to Washington Nov 5, 2008
Olympia faced off against Eastridge and it was East versus Irondequoit. Starting Jan. 1 retired Xerox employees who chose to opt out of the company's flex medical plan will no longer be given compensation for it. (R News)
All eyes on Gregoire-Rossi rematch Nov 5, 2008
OLYMPIA After four years of anticipation, months of negative ads and weeks of legal maneuvering, the rematch between Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi comes to a close this week. Voters have been casting their votes since mid-October, and while early results will start trickling in on Tuesday night, the final determination of who has won this long, drawn-out battle likely won't be known for days, if not longer. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dems gaining seats in Wash. Legislature Nov 5, 2008
SEATTLE - State Democrats held early leads in several competitive races for legislative seats after Tuesday's election, putting them on track to add to their already commanding ranks in Olympia. Republicans were hoping to recover some of the seats lost in 2006, when a Democratic wave swept out many GOP lawmakers, but found themselves battling to hang on in some districts. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Senate Democrats See Bolstered Ranks, Legislative Openings Nov 5, 2008
Susan Collins who won re-election last night and her fellow Maine GOP centrist Olympia Snowe could be decisive votes for Democrats. They re not going to be able to filibuster now, Reid said. (Roll Call)
Mainers repeal Dirigo taxes Nov 5, 2008
But the campaign was reinvigorated when Las Vegas-based Olympia Group bought control of the venture from Evergreen Mountain Enterprises and started laying out details of the $184 million proposal. Olympia ratcheted up campaign spending and stressed the project's economic impact ... Olympia has promised to ask the Legislature to erase provisions in the law it acknowledged were flawed. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UW Hires Pair Of Letterwinners For Key Positions Nov 4, 2008
Following a stint in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers, he spent time working as a legislative coordinator for the Washington Association of Realtors in Olympia, Wash. He also worked as an associate for Neubauer Capital. (Gohuskies.com)
Premera and Providence settle tiff Nov 4, 2008
In response, Premera held meetings for brokers and customers in Everett, Spokane, Seattle, Bellevue and Olympia to explain its position. Providence officials did not attend. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Kennedy Creek Trail is a Chum Salmo... Nov 4, 2008
Kennedy Creek Trail is a Chum Salmon Spectacle: Thousands of Big Fish Spawn near Olympia, Washington ... Thousands of Big Fish Spawn near Olympia, Washington ... Kids - and adults - get an up-close look at salmon that range up to 20 pounds while taking a short walk along the free Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail, which is located in an old-growth forest just a few miles from Olympia, Washington. (Suite101.com)
Voters Get Say In Gregoire-Rossi Rematch Nov 4, 2008
Current Conditions 43. Severe Weather Alert. (KIRO TV, WA)
Ballots In From 53 Percent Of Expected Wash. Voters Nov 4, 2008
Ballots In From 53 Percent Of Expected Wash. Voters - Politics News Story - KIRO Seattle. (KIRO TV, WA)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Western meets arch-rival Central for 100th time Nov 4, 2008
Vancouver, WA) 57 (6-2, 280, Sr., Sammamish, WA) RG 78 (6-4, 330, Sr., Renton, WA) 52 (6-2, 305, Jr., Redmond, WA) RT 68 (6-4, 285, Sr., Federal Way, WA) 70 (6-6, 350, Jr., Hayward, CA) WR 7 (6-2, 205, Jr., Olympia, WA) 4 (5-8, 175, Jr., Camas, WA) WR 3 (6-5, 210, Sr., Bothell, WA) 87 (6-0, 185, Jr., Aurora, CO) TB 10 (5-10, 200, Jr., Lynnwood, WA) 27 (5-9, 170, R-Fr ... Olympia, WA) C 73 John Gariano (6-2, 295, Sr., Auburn, WA) 67 Luke Conklin (6-5, 305, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Prisons recycle, grow own food Nov 3, 2008
Inmates of the minimum-security facility, 25 miles from Olympia, the state capital, raise bees, grow organic tomatoes and lettuce, compost 100 percent of food waste and even recycle shoe scraps that are made into playground turf. It reduces cost, reduces our damaging impact on the environment, engages inmates as students, said Eldon Vail, secretary of the Washington Department of Corrections, which oversees 15 prisons and 18,000 offenders. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bush Switching Priority From Social Security to Taxes (Update1) Nov 3, 2008
In addition, almost all congressional Democrats and some Republicans, such as Representative Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania and Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, remained in opposition. The tax panel's findings originally were due on July 31, before Bush moved the deadline to Sept. 30 to avoid having the debate obscured by judicial nominations and attention on Social Security. (Yahoo News -- Social Security)
Jenkins: Don't let partisans determine your reality Nov 3, 2008
More than two decades ago, I went to the Capitol Campus in Olympia as a reporter for the first time and met Rep ... After considerably more experience in Olympia, I realized that much of the differences between Democrats and Republicans is posturing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Thursday's statewide football scores Nov 3, 2008
Archbishop Murphy 37, King s 12. Auburn Mountainview 14, Stadium 10. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Even prisons going 'green' Nov 2, 2008
Inmates of the minimum-security facility, 25 miles from Olympia, the state capital, raise bees, grow organic tomatoes and lettuce, compost 100 percent of food waste and even recycle shoe scraps that are made into playground turf ... While there isn't scientific evidence that such activities are helping inmates, Nalini Nadkarni, an environmental studies professor at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Western could be bowl bound after 20-14 win at Dixie State Nov 2, 2008
Olympia) on a 2-yard touchdown in the dying seconds of the first half for the decisive points as Western Washington University defeated Dixie State College, 20-14, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference football game Saturday at Hansen Stadium. The Vikings improved to 5-4 overall with the triumph and are second in the GNAC at 5-2. (Wwuvikings.com)
Puget Sound Trucking closes Longview branch Nov 2, 2008
The trucking consisted of pickup and delivery line hauls between Olympia and Grays Harbor along with other duties, according to a company history. At one point, the company was the largest hauler of wood residuals in the world, according to the company history. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Winning lottery numbers chosen Nov 2, 2008
OLYMPIA - Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the Washington State Lottery. Daily Game. (Longview Daily News, WA)
