Comments favor name proposal for ‘Salish Sea’

Published September 17th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Bellingham resident Bert Webber wants “Salish Sea” adopted as the overarching name for the inland marine waters of Western Washington and southern British Columbia.

State high court issues two rulings

Published September 11th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Services that children performed for their dependent parents may be considered in computing damages in wrongful death cases, the same way as if the children had paid to obtain the services, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Portland mayor calls for smaller Columbia River bridge

Published September 6th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Vancouver, Wash. – A bleak financial picture is prompting Portland officials to reconsider their support for a new 12-lane bridge spanning the Columbia River.

I-1033 backers fight wording

Published September 5th, 2009 - 8:35AM

The sponsors of Initiative 1033 have sued state officials to stop information from being included in the statewide voter’s pamphlet that they contend is erroneous and misleading.

Recession going dry, forecaster says

Published September 5th, 2009 - 8:34AM

The state’s top economic forecaster said Friday that he believes the “Great Recession of 2007-09” is over.

WASHINGTON STATE: Smokers continue to decrease in number

Published September 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

The number of adult smokers in Washington state is continuing to drop, according to survey results released Wednesday by the state Department of Health.

Who is the highest paid state worker? You might be surprised

Published August 19th, 2009 - 10:36PM

Washington State University president Elson Floyd, who gave back most of a $125,000 pay raise last year, still appears to be the highest-paid worker on the state’s payroll – at least in terms of base pay.

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