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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Aide: US-brokered pact for Honduran crisis fails
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:50:06 -0700
A negotiator for ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says a U.S.-brokered pact to end a four-month political crisis has failed after a deadline for forming a unity government passed.
Thursday's detailed prep water polo results
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:50:02 -0700
Thursday's detailed prep water polo results
Royal Bank of Scotland posts $3 billion Q3 loss
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:49:06 -0700
Government-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC on Friday reported a net loss of 1.8 billion pounds ($3 billion) but that underlying profits had improved and lending to companies increased 5 percent.

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‘Terrible tragedy’ - Fri, 06 Nov 2009 PST
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800
The gunshots came out of the blue. An Army psychiatrist, trained to treat soldiers under stress, allegedly opened fire Thursday in a crowded medical building at Fort Hood, Texas. When the assault ended minutes later, the attack had become what is believed to be the largest mass shooting ever to occur on a U.S. military base. Twelve were killed, 31 wounded.
Bruised Bronco - Fri, 06 Nov 2009 PST
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800
Few things on the football field are more nerve-wracking for Boise State fans, coaches and players than the sight of quarterback Kellen Moore struggling to get off the turf after a big hit. The scene occurred more often than those in blue and orange care to see last week against San Jose State as the 6-foot sophomore Heisman Trophy contender took several shots from defenders.
Fired ITD director suing - Fri, 06 Nov 2009 PST
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800
BOISE – Fired Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe says she was forced out after refusing to send unnecessary state work and money to politically connected companies. Lowe, who was fired July 31, is filing a wrongful termination suit against the state today. The filing comes after the state failed to respond to Lowe’s tort claim, which alleged sexual discrimination and political cronyism. The head of the Idaho Transportation Board disputed the allegations in the tort claim.

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