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National politicians question Palin move

Published July 5th, 2009 - 10:34PM

WASHINGTON -- One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush's chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear.

Two top winners for Wash. Match 4 game

Published July 5th, 2009 - 9:04PM

Two winning tickets were sold for the Washington State Lottery's Match 4 game Sunday night, each worth $10,000.

Officials: Hiker dies after fall near Monte Cristo

Published July 5th, 2009 - 9:04PM

Snohomish County officials say a hiker has died after falling near the gold mining ghost town of Monte Cristo.

Winning lottery numbers chosen

Published July 5th, 2009 - 8:49PM

Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday in the Washington State Lottery:

Bellingham woman crashes into State Patrol trooper, flips SUV

Published July 5th, 2009 - 6:44PM

A 20-year-old Bellingham woman driving a Dodge Durango struck the back of a Washington State Patrol trooper's car about 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5, on Mount Baker Highway near Mission Road.

Palin resignation ignites comment

Published July 5th, 2009 - 5:37PM

WASHINGTON - One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush's chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear.

Fourth of July celebrations leave 350 pounds of garbage in Whatcom County parks

Published July 5th, 2009 - 4:29PM

A small number of volunteers gathered together for a big cleanup at local parks and beaches Sunday, July 5, following Independence Day celebrations.

Bellingham man killed in I-5 crash

Published July 5th, 2009 - 4:29PM

BELLINGHAM -- One man was killed and another injured when their vehicles collided head-on near the Iowa Street exit of Interstate 5 on Saturday, July 4.

Fire from Portage Island creates haze over Bellingham

Published July 5th, 2009 - 4:29PM

The haze hanging over Bellingham on Sunday, July 5, was smoke from a fire on Portage Island, according to Fire Dispatch.

More challenge Seattle-area property assessments

Published July 5th, 2009 - 4:04PM

Challenges to the assessed values of property in the Seattle area have nearly tripled in the past year, The Seattle Times reported Sunday.

Fireworks-spawned fires damage 7 W. Wash. houses

Published July 5th, 2009 - 3:29PM

Flames from Fourth of July fireworks damaged at least seven homes across Western Washington and destroyed some ranch housing near Harrah on the Yakama Indian Reservation, causing more than $2 million in damage.

250 gather in field near Twisp for fairy congress

Published July 5th, 2009 - 3:09PM

In the foothills of the North Cascades, where the veil between dimensions is said to be thinnest, inhabitants of this world gather once a year to coexist with fairies in theirs.

FBI says Palin isn't under investigation

Published July 5th, 2009 - 1:49PM

The FBI is taking the unusual step of declaring Gov. Sarah Palin is not under investigation, as Palin herself left for Western Alaska and communicated to the world through her Twitter account.

Panel aims to close the 'cultural competence' gap among teachers

Published July 5th, 2009 - 1:09PM

While students are doing slightly better each year on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning, the success rates of African-American, American Indian, Latino and Pacific Islander students shows Washington has a long way to go in improving school achievement for everyone.

Sheriff's deputy fatally shoots man in Woodinville

Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:04PM

A King County sheriff's deputy has shot a man to death while responding to a domestic violence call in Woodinville.

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