Washington NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.The almanac- August 6, 2008 Quotes delayed at least 20 mins. Today is Saturday, Aug. 2, the 215th day of 2007 with 151 to follow.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/the-almanac?fromrss=1 Social Security Numbers May Be On Web Site- August 5, 2008 Drivers in Virginia and D.C. who get tickets could find their Social Security number posted on a state Web site if that information is on their driver's license.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/social-security-numbers-may-be-on-web-site?fromrss=1 Economic chill: Gov. orders hiring freeze- August 5, 2008 Gov. Chris Gregoire has ordered state agencies to cut hiring, travel and fuel costs as the weak economy continues to dry up tax collections, and she's asking colleges and other statewide elected officials to ...http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/economic-chill-gov-orders-hiring-freeze?fromrss=1 AAA: Average price of gasoline in Washington $4.14- August 4, 2008 The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Washington is $4.14. That's 21 cents lower than the record high set on July 6. But it's 26 cents higher than the national average.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/aaa-average-price-of-gasoline-in-washington-4-14?fro... Intelligence spin by US hardliners sparked NKorean crisis: book- August 4, 2008 In circumstances echoing the Iraq war controversy, hardliners in US President George W. Bush's administration spun intelligence and triggered a nuclear crisis with North Korea, says a new book to be released ...http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/intelligence-spin-by-us-hardliners-sparked-nkorean-c... Scientist: World's smallest snake found in Barbados- August 3, 2008 A U.S. scientist said Sunday he has discovered the globe's tiniest species of snake in the easternmost Caribbean island of Barbados, with full-grown adults typically stretching less than 4 inches long.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/scientist-worlds-smallest-snake-found-in-barbados?fr... For China, a long wait at the gate to greatness- August 3, 2008 Nikita Khrushchev said the Soviet Union would bury us, but these days, everybody seems to think that China is the one wielding the shovel.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/for-china-a-long-wait-at-the-gate-to-greatness?fromr... Increased fire danger prompts burning restrictions in Washington- August 3, 2008 Burning restrictions are in place in much of Eastern Washington because of increased fire danger, officials say.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/increased-fire-danger-prompts-burning-restrictions-i... Body of Teen Found in Wash- August 2, 2008 A body found near a wash Monday has been identified as that of a local teen. Police say 16-year-old Clemente Carlos Garcia-Benitez was shot in the back of the head.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/body-of-teen-found-in-wash?fromrss=1 US ends up disappointed with Gilani visit- August 1, 2008 Much was expected from Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilanis first official visit to the United States, as he represented democracy in his country.http://www.topix.net/state/wa/2008/08/us-ends-up-disappointed-with-gilani-visit?fromrss=1 |