Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The state is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. As of the 2000 census, the state population was approximately 5.9 million and the state work force numbered about 3.1 million. Residents are called "Washingtonians" (emphasis on the third syllable, pronounced as tone).

It should not be confused with Washington, D.C., the nation's capital city. To avoid confusion, the city is often called simply D.C. and the state is often called Washington state.

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Sheriff's sergeant on leave amid assault investigation - Tue, 15 Dec 2009 PST
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:18:59 -0800
A Spokane County sheriff’s sergeant has been placed on paid leave pending the filing of a misdemeanor assault charge in connection with a domestic violence dispute.
Be careful out there; the roads are slippery - Tue, 15 Dec 2009 PST
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:14:16 -0800
Snow melts. Rain falls. Temperatures cool. It's a recipe for a nightmarish commute.
Some recalled swine flu doses went to Spokane - Tue, 15 Dec 2009 PST
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:08:14 -0800
A swine flu vaccine for young children recalled Tuesday included about 200 doses that were shipped to two Spokane health care providers.

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