Snohomish County council Democrat urges Reardon to go on leave
A Democrat and former chairman of the Snohomish County Council is calling on County Executive Aaron Reardon to place himself on administrative leave until the Washington State Patrol completes an investigation into Reardon’s travel expenses.
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Gingrich to campaign in Washington this week
The former House speaker will be in Spokane and the Tri-Cities on Thursday, and in several Puget Sound locations on Friday. No further details were provided by Gingrich’s campaign.
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Obama visits Boeing Everett plant
Speaking before thousands of workers at Boeing’s Everett production plant Friday, President Obama delivered a speech on manufacturing and boosting U.S. exports. He now heads to two fundraising events in Medina and Bellevue.
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Obama to Boeing: ‘You’re the most productive on Earth’
President Barack Obama called Friday for more steps to help U.S. companies compete overseas, standing in front of an enormous Boeing Dreamliner to summon a bright future for American manufacturing and exports.
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President attends $17,900 per person fundraiser at Medina home
The home belongs to Jeff Brotman, a co-founder of Costco. Jeff and his wife Susan are hosting a $ 17,900 per person lunch for the president.
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Referendum on Washington gay marriage law is R-74
It’s likely to be early March before R-74 sponsors can print and circulate petitions.
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Washington same-sex marriage bill signed into law
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill Monday that would grant gay and lesbian couples the right to legally marry in Washington state, but it faces voter challenges this November.
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Santorum brings presidential campaign to Tacoma, Olympia
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum visits Western Washington Monday, spending most of his time in Olympia.
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Initiative to legalize marijuana will go to voters
An initiative seeking to legalize and regulate the recreational use of marijuana will be decided by voters, Washington state lawmakers said Thursday.
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