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Washington
- Southwest Washington
- Olympic Peninsula - Washington
- Seattle/Tacoma
- Northwest Washington
- Eastern Washington
Area Info
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The state is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is the only U.S. state named after a U.S. citizen.
Washington was carved out of the western part of Washington Territory and admitted to the Union as the 42nd state in 1889. In 2006, the Census Bureau estimated the state's population at 6,395,798. Residents are called "Washingtonians" (emphasis on the third syllable, pronounced as tone). Washington is sometimes called Washington state to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the US capital.
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News for Tacoma Washington from The News Tribune
Single? Mount Hood Meadows offers 'Chairway 2 Heaven' speed-dating event
Feb 9, 2012 8:58 pm
Single? Love might be waiting for you on a chairlift in Oregon. Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2012/02/09/single-mount-hood-meadows-offering-chairlift-speed-dating-sunday/
Feb 8, 2012 5:45 pm
OYSTERS: Not for everyone, perfect for some | WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – It’s no accident that oysters are identified by the specific tidal region in which they are grown. Like that ...
Dinner in Minutes: Hoisin, sherry flavor quick stir-fry
Feb 8, 2012 5:41 pm
Garlic, sherry and hoisin sauce flavor chicken in this quick Chinese stir-fry.
Eat This: A trendy alternative to chocolates this holiday
Feb 8, 2012 5:31 pm
It’s Valentine’s Day again, and I just want to remind people there are alternatives to chocolate when it comes to showing your love.
Mission possible: A fast, easy low-carb angel food
Feb 8, 2012 5:28 pm
It seemed impossible. I wanted to make a zero-sugar, low-carb version of a cake that is made from almost nothing but sugar and carbs.
Hamilton Cellars finds delicious niche with malbec
Feb 8, 2012 3:18 pm
After a couple of false starts, Hamilton Cellars in Richland got rolling a year ago and already is releasing some startlingly superb wines.
Marianne Binetti: Creating a garden is like creating a symphony
Feb 8, 2012 11:38 am
The second week of February is time to celebrate a symphony of spring. And it will be easy to do so this week at the Northwest Flower & Garden show.
Music will add new dimension to Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Feb 8, 2012 8:05 am
The cacophony of tinkling fountains and gurgling streams at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show will have a new aural element: music. That’s the theme of the annual sh...
Bothell dog therapist helps pets get fit
Feb 7, 2012 7:08 pm
Josie, a small Shih Tzu and Chihuahua mix, ruptured several discs in her back in April. Josie was given a 10 percent chance of walking again.
The Savvy Senior: How to help elderly limit or stop driving
Feb 5, 2012 7:51 pm
Dear Savvy Senior: I’m worried about my father’s driving. At age 84, his driving skills have diminished significantly, but I know he’s bound and determined to keep goin...
Latest news for Seattle Washington from Puget Sound Business Journal
Delta CEO prefers stability over flash in airplane fleet
Feb 9, 2012 11:13 pm
Richard Anderson, CEO of the worlds biggest airline in terms of fleet size, is more focused on reliable aircraft performance than fuel economy, and more on flight frequency than aircraft size. During...
Berg in his own words: Humbled yet defiant at sentencing
Feb 9, 2012 10:57 pm
Frederick Darren Berg arrived for sentencing Thursday in federal court in a bland khaki-greenish prison shirt and pants a significant contrast to the stylish and expensive clothes he wore in his prio...
Delta CEO prefers stability over flash in aircraft fleet
Feb 9, 2012 10:55 pm
Richard Anderson, CEO of the worlds biggest airline in terms of fleet size, is more focused on reliable aircraft performance than fuel economy, and more on flight frequency than aircraft size. During...
Chef from Verve brings energy to Belltown's Branzino
Feb 9, 2012 10:19 pm
The restaurant scene can be fickle. Sometimes a spot is hot, and then its not. Branzino, the handsome little Italian place in Seattles Belltown neighborhood, was smokin hot in 2009 when Chef Ashley M...
Darren Berg's 18-year sentence: 'I did it consciously'
Feb 9, 2012 8:20 pm
Frederick Darren Berg was sentenced to 18 years in prison Thursday for using his company, Meridian Group, to operate a $100 million Ponzi scheme and bilk hundreds of peoples retirement and savings. T...
Seven stores that shoppers want to see downtown
Feb 9, 2012 6:22 pm
Some people, no doubt, are lamenting the news that JCPenney has decided not to return to downtown Seattle after all. The company, which had an urban store here many years ago, has decided instead to f...
UPDATED: Banks, government negotiate $25B foreclosure deal for homeowners
Feb 9, 2012 5:50 pm
Government authorities and five of the nations biggest banks including three of the largest players in the Washington state market have agreed to a $25 billion settlement over alleged foreclosure ab...
Slide show: Report shows shakeup among top bank brands
Feb 9, 2012 5:05 pm
There was a big shakeup at the top of the banking brand rankings that were recently released, including several of the top banks in the Puget Sound region. Wells Fargo & Co. jumped ahead of Bank ...
CFO of the Year finalists announced
Feb 9, 2012 2:41 pm
The Puget Sound Business Journal has announced the 15 top financial finalists for the PSBJs 2012 CFO of the Year Awards. The CFO of the Year Awards are given to financial professionals in Washington ...
PSBJ announces 2012 CFO of the Year finalists
Feb 9, 2012 2:36 pm
They innovate. They strategize. They achieve. Three things all of the 15 top financial executives being honored with PSBJs 2012 CFO of the Year Awards have in common. Each of the 2012 finalists went ...
News for Washington from The Seattle Times
Feb 10, 2012 6:50 am
Sorry for the inactivity today, but had some other assignments to handle. But here a few links. ...
WA House: adults must report severe child abuse
Feb 10, 2012 6:48 am
The Washington state House has passed a bill requiring all adults to report suspected cases of severe child abuse and neglect to the state Department of Social and Health Services.
Tacoma withdraws offer to Lowell principal under investigation
Feb 10, 2012 6:46 am
Tacoma Schools apparently did not know about an ongoing special investigation into Gregory King over personnel conflicts at Lowell Elementary until a Seattle Times article about King's move to Tacoma ...
China trade falls amid weak demand, holiday
Feb 10, 2012 6:46 am
China's trade suffered its biggest decline in January since the 2008 crisis - a new sign of weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy.
Motum scores 24 points in Washington State win
Feb 10, 2012 6:46 am
Brock Motum had 24 points and nine rebounds to lead Washington State to an 83-73 win against Oregon State on Thursday night.
Washington women hold off Oregon for 72-69 victory
Feb 10, 2012 6:46 am
Jazmine Davis led all scorers with 27 points, helping Washington hang on for a 72-69 win over Oregon on Thursday night.
Marines posed with logo resembling Nazi symbol
Feb 10, 2012 6:46 am
The Marine Corps on Thursday once again did damage control after a photograph surfaced of a sniper team in Afghanistan posing in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS - ...
Gonzaga men upset No. 16 Saint Mary's 73-59
Feb 10, 2012 6:45 am
Freshman Kevin Pangos scored 27 points and Gonzaga beat No. 16 Saint Mary's 73-59 on Thursday night to avenge an earlier loss to the West...
Thursday's statewide prep basketball scores
Feb 10, 2012 6:44 am
Battle Ground 63, Skyview 51 Bellevue Christian 41, Seattle Academy 40 Central Valley 61, Mead 42 Cheney 83, Deer Park 60 Clarkston 65...
Washington men walloped by Oregon, 82-57
Feb 10, 2012 6:44 am
Huskies lose in Eugene, see five-game win streak snapped
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