Washington NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Heat wave hits the Northwest- August 14, 2008 The heat is on. Over the next three days, record-breaking temperatures are expected to hit the Northwest.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/heat-wave-hits-the-northwest?fromrss=1 Family celebrates law for toy safety- August 14, 2008 Colton Burkhart was just 4 when he swallowed a quarter-sized medallion that nearly took his life.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/family-celebrates-law-for-toy-safety?fromrss=1 WSU expands Ag weather network in Western Washington- August 13, 2008 Washington State University is expanding its weather monitoring network with more stations in Western Washington, including Skagit County, to help farmers.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/wsu-expands-ag-weather-network-in-western-washington... Georgia relief efforts gather pace as foreigners fly home- August 12, 2008 A few thousand had moved from South Ossetia into Georgia proper, while 56,000 people from the Gori region in Georgia - - 80 percent of the local population - - had also fled the fighting, most heading towards ...http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/georgia-relief-efforts-gather-pace-as-foreigners-fly... The Caucasus - Washington risks nuclear war by miscalculation- August 12, 2008 What is playing out in the Caucasus is being reported in US media in an alarmingly misleading light, making Moscow appear the lone aggressor.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/the-caucasus-washington-risks-nuclear-war-by-miscalc... Washington fire grows to nearly 35 square miles- August 11, 2008 A wildfire that began at 3 a.m. Thursday has grown to almost 35 square miles and continues to threaten about 20 homes and 40 outbuildings on the Colville Indian Reservation.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/washington-fire-grows-to-nearly-35-square-miles?from... Benton County workers third in wages in Washington- August 10, 2008 Benton County workers made the third highest average weekly wages in the state last year, says a report released Wednesday by the state Employment Security Department.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/benton-county-workers-third-in-wages-in-washington?f... From fine wine to pot- August 9, 2008 Across central Washington's fruit bowl, farmers are buying vineyards, hoping to establish roots in the area and capitalize on the booming wine industry.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/from-fine-wine-to-pot?fromrss=1 Lacey letter carrier going full kilt ahead- August 8, 2008 Dean Peterson is a man on a mission. With a kilt. Peterson, 48, a 6-foot-tall, 250-pound mail carrier in Lacey, wants the U.S. Postal Service to add kilts as a uniform option for men.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/lacey-letter-carrier-going-full-kilt-ahead?fromrss=1 A look at Washington State's Supreme Court races- August 7, 2008 Three Supreme Court races are on Washington State's Aug. 19 ballot, but none is as hotly contested as races two years ago -- and one candidate has a free ride.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/a-look-at-washington-states-supreme-court-races?from... |