Castillo's bid to unseat Baird gets backing from Christian right Nov 19, 2009
Castillo, an Olympia financial consultant, is the former chief of staff for the Washington House Republican Caucus and a Navy veteran. He worked for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor and as deputy assistant secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs in the George W. Bush administration. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Safety already on Olympia agenda Nov 19, 2009
Thursday, January 4, 2007. Though school violence is rare in Washington, the fatal shooting at Foss High School in Tacoma likely will spur lawmakers to act during the upcoming legislative session. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
School district's elimination of dual language classes upsets some Nov 19, 2009
OSPI officials in Olympia refused to talk specifically about Wapato and whether it is meeting state guidelines for bilingual education. In 2005, the state questioned Wapato s move to utilize an English-first teaching model and blocked the district from completely eliminating dual-language classes. (Longview Daily News, WA)
U.S. Senate unveils health care reform bill Nov 19, 2009
The legislation, drafted by Democrats, was approved on a 14-9 vote in the 23-member committee, with Republican Senator from Washington state Olympia Snowe broke away from her party to cast a "yes" vote. Editor: Zhang Xiang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Senate health bill woos moderates Nov 19, 2009
Only two Republicans - the senators from Maine, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins - are considered possible recruits in favor of the bill. Other Republicans reacted strongly against the proposal last night. (Boston Globe)
PSE rate hike opposed Nov 19, 2009
Olympia: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at noon in the Commission s Hearing Room on the second floor of the Richard Hemstad Building, 1300 S. Evergreen Park Drive S.W.. The state Utilities and Transportation Commission is expected to make a decision by April 2010. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Endangered Frogs Released At Fort Lewis Nov 19, 2009
The frogs spent their first nine months in captive rearing programs at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, Portland's Oregon Zoo, and the Cedar Creek Corrections Center near Olympia, where inmates helped raise them. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
State unemployment rate up slightly to 9.3 percent Nov 18, 2009
OLYMPIA Washington s unemployment rate increased slightly to 9. 3 percent in October from the revised September rate of 9. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RSVP offers plenty of options for volunteers around Kittitas County Nov 18, 2009
So these volunteers are trained by the Insurance Commissioner s office in Olympia. The volunteers are on-call to help people in the county of all ages with their health insurance questions. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Centrist caught in middle in health debate Nov 18, 2009
Olympia J. Snowe of Maine, even considering backing the final product on the floor, the trio of Democratic centrists could make or break the reform effort. And of those three, only Lincoln must face voters next year. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Controversial court nominee survives Senate test Nov 18, 2009
The 70-29 vote limited debate over the qualifications of U.S. District Judge David Hamilton of Indiana, and assured his elevation to the Chicago-based appeals court. Sixty votes were needed to end the filibuster, but confirmation only requires a simple majority of the 100-member Senate. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wash. Unemployment Rate Up Slightly In Sept. Nov 18, 2009
Unemployment Rate Up Slightly In Sept. - News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current conditions for local cities. (KIRO TV, WA)
Storm Sends Mud Over Roads, Cuts Power, Causes Flooding Nov 18, 2009
Some high winds reported during the storm were Hoquiam 70 mph, Bellingham 58 mph, Everett 46 mph, Bremerton 39 mph, Sea-Tac Airport 35 and Olympia at 36. The weather calmed down Tuesday morning, but KIRO 7 meteorologist Sam Argier said the wild weather is not over as a series of storm systems are forecasted to roll through the region through the weekend. (KIRO TV, WA)
North Cascades Highway closes for winter Nov 18, 2009
OLYMPIA The Washington state Department of Transportation says the North Cascades Highway is closed for the winter. An avalanche closed State Route 20 through those mountains last Friday and transportation officials said Tuesday that the pass will remain closed due to heavy snowfall and avalanche danger. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Winds, rain ease in Western Washington Nov 18, 2009
Some high winds reported during the storm by the Weather Service: Hoquiam 70 mph, Bellingham 58 mph, Everett 46 mph, Bremerton 39 mph, Sea-Tac Airport 35, Olympia 36. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Blanche Lincoln Feels Heat on Health Care Nov 18, 2009
Olympia J. Snowe of Maine, even considering backing the final product on the floor, the trio of Democratic centrists the reform effort. And of those three, only Lincoln must face voters next year. (CBS News -- US)
Obama domestic agenda largely a one-party effort Nov 17, 2009
David Axelrod, Obama s senior adviser, said the White House can still work with some Republicans, including moderate Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine, who have been willing to negotiate. Snowe said she has been in frequent contact with White House officials seeking her support for the Senate health care plan. (Boston Globe)
Business foes of health care revamp ramp up effort Nov 17, 2009
Gene Otto left his Olympia, Wash ... Gene Otto left his Olympia, Wash. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
State says GOP, Libertarian Party haven't paid legal fees for Top 2 primary challenge Nov 17, 2009
novoselic wrote on Nov 16, 2009 9:08 PM:" Libertarians don't have any money. They're not in the legislature and cannot sell access to interests - unlike the major parties who are at the campaign cash spigot in both Olympia and DC. AP never mentioned that this is far from a done deal. There's going to be a Federal Trial in October regarding this issue. And the judge ruled precisely to what I was saying in my protest candidacy. He ruled to keep the Top-Two but wants to examine the associational... (Longview Daily News, WA)
• Michael Ocetnik Nov 17, 2009
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Lotte; his son, Harald and his wife, Christine; his grandson, Michael and his wife, Joy, and great-grandchildren Hanna, Skyler, Morgan and Colton; his granddaughter Sonja and her husband, Eric, and great-grandchildren Ashley, Cari, Cody, Alexandra, Christen, Nathan, Joseph, Abigail and Jonathan, and great-great-grandchild, Helen Christine; two brothers, Victor and Joseph Ocetnik; nieces, Olympia and family, Maryclaire and family; and nephew, Joe... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
'One-Two Punch' Pounds Region With High Winds, Heavy Rain Nov 17, 2009
46" in the gauge by 5pm. A High Wind Warning in effect for the north interior and coast where gusts will be up to 60mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the rest of the area for gusts up to 50mph, that includes Everett, Seattle, Olympia, Chehalis and the Kitsap Peninsula. The strong, potentially damaging winds will continue through 10 am Tuesday morning. The Flood warnings are mostly on the Olympic Peninsula for rivers running off the Olympic mountains, but most of western Washington is under a... (KIRO TV, WA)
New thinking, not tax increase is needed in State Legislature Nov 17, 2009
But we are not surprised by the talk of tax increases in Olympia or Gregoire s apparent willingness to back away from her earlier pledge to budget for the current biennium without resorting to a tax hike. Legislative Republicans were right last spring, when they argued that the two-year budget blueprint signed by Gregoire simply was not sustainable. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Secretive front group battles health bill Nov 16, 2009
and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine. French acknowledged the group is hoping its activities will build pressure on lawmakers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Ohio woman arrested in WA flu vaccine Nov 16, 2009
com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Posted: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:11 PM EST Updated: Monday, November 16, 2009 12:01 AM EST. (FOX19.com, OH)
Abortion makes a comeback Nov 15, 2009
It divides the health-care coalition, which is pretty much the same as the Democratic Party in the Senate, except for two words: Olympia Snowe. Sen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
6A Playoff Preview Nov 15, 2009
Intriguing Region with Orlando powers Boone, Apopka, Olympia, and Dr. Phillips squaring off in the first two rounds ... Apopka lost a tough district game to Olympia, but got the District Title when Olympia was forced to forfeit some games ... Olympia(8-2) at Dr. Phillips(10-0). (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
2012 already? GOP wannabes jockey early Nov 15, 2009
Olympia Snowe of Maine, who sided with Democrats on Obama's health care reform in a Senate Finance Committee vote, shouldn't be part of the GOP. Pawlenty later made clear that she should. For now, the field is wide open with 2008 GOP nominee John McCain on the sidelines after his loss to Obama. (MSNBC -- Politics)
State's budget deficit climbs to about $2 billion Nov 15, 2009
OLYMPIA Higher costs for government services have driven the state s projected budget shortfall to about 2 billion, Gov. Chris Gregoire s budget office said Friday ... The combination has Gregoire and Olympia s majority Democrats in a grim mood with less than two months until the Legislature goes back to work ... fossagrimmin wrote on Nov 13, 2009 5:16 PM:" Look at the poll today on TDN about new taxes, are these people in Olympia that obtuse?? ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dede Scozzafava Is No GOP Moderate Nov 14, 2009
The GOP state assemblywoman who abandoned this special election boasts a record far left of the GOP s center, or even its wobbly port flank -- home of Maine senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe. Nonetheless, the GOP s detractors are showcasing Scozzafava as proof that reasonable centrists are unwelcome in today s intolerant, extreme, far-Right Republican Party. (Human Events Online)
Washington's Inland Waters Now The Salish Sea Nov 14, 2009
-- The U.S. Board on Geographic Names has adopted the name Salish Sea for the inland waters that stretch from Olympia north to Canada's Desolation Sound ... The Washington side of the border often is called Puget Sound, but the U.S. Geological Survey says technically that name only refers to the waters south and east of Whidbey Island, including those off Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Everett and Bremerton. (KIRO TV, WA)
DSHS, Corrections Pay $1.5M To Settle Abuse Case Nov 14, 2009
DSHS, Corrections Pay $1. 5M To Settle Abuse Case - News Story - KIRO Seattle. (KIRO TV, WA)
Class 2A state volleyball team-by-team outlook Nov 14, 2009
But they tested themselves at the Kent Classic and Capitol City Invite -- losing only to 4A Olympia at both -- and will need that mettle in the brutal bottom half of the bracket. Contenders. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington Budget Short About $2B Through Mid-2011 Nov 14, 2009
The combination has Gregoire and Olympia's majority Democrats in a grim mood with less than two months until the Legislature goes back to work. Democratic leaders already were forced to reduce spending on many of their priorities last session, en route to fixing a $9 billion budget shortfall. (KIRO TV, WA)
Deal in place for new fun center at former Hilander Bowl building Nov 14, 2009
Blogger Jogger wrote on Nov 12, 2009 10:38 PM:" We drive to Olympia to roller skate and the skating rink there is full on most nights. It's a bit smaller than the old Skateworld, but that only makes it better! Consider putting in a wood floor skating rink, I think it could be a real money maker. ". unnown01 wrote on Nov 12, 2009 11:12 PM:" I will give you the headlines you will see in 6 months to a year. Fun center closes. New businesses fail left and right in cow county.They should just save... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Can the Dems Keep Putting Up with Joe Lieberman? Nov 13, 2009
And unlike his other moderate Democratic colleagues, he has claimed he's not even open to the compromise proposal that Republican Senator Olympia Snowe has been pushing a so-called trigger mechanism whereby a state would be able to access a national public option only when the private sector was not providing enough affordable plans of its own. At a time when Senate Democrats are trying to avoid the mistake their House colleagues made drawing too many lines in the sand Lieberman is the only one... (Time.com)
Western places eight among GNAC academic all-stars Nov 13, 2009
25, Olympia, WA) **Chad Meis, Seattle Pacific (Electrical Engineering, Sr., 3 ... 38, Olympia, WA) Zoe Skordahl, Western Oregon (Communications, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Panthers eyeing perfect season Nov 12, 2009
The Panthers will then host rival Olympia in round one of the state playoffs on Nov. 20. THE WEST ORANGE TIMES 720 S. Dillard St. - Winter Garden, Florida 34787. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Seattle nation's 17th-best performing city Nov 12, 2009
In the rankings of the country s largest 200 metro areas, Olympia was No. 7 on this year s list, moving up from ninth last year; Tacoma dropped to No. 21 this year from last year s No. 8 rank; and Spokane fell to 41st this year from last year s No. 35 rank ... It was followed by Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; McAllen-Edinburg-Mission,Texas; Houston; Durham, N.C.; Olympia; Huntsville, Ala. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Huskies Look To Secure NCAA Bids At West Regionals Nov 12, 2009
Senior Kelly Spady was All-West Region in 2008 and plans on leading the Huskies to an NCAA bid this Saturday (Pac-10.org)
Ron Paul's son borrows tactics for Ky. Senate bid Nov 12, 2009
The endorsements, announced Thursday, cover a range of backgrounds within the Republican Party - from conservative Tom Coburn to moderates such as Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe. They also include John McCain, who said he benefited from Fiorina's no-nonsense style when she served as economic adviser during his failed presidential bid last year. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Senate showdown on legislation may happen next week Nov 12, 2009
Olympia Snowe of Maine, the lone Senate Republican to vote for reform -- have expressed deep reservations over the idea. CNN's Ted Barrett, Dana Bash, Paul Courson, Jill Dougherty, Brianna Keilar, Paul Steinhauser and Deirdre Walsh contributed to this report. (CNN -- US)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for November 11, 2009 Nov 12, 2009
Capitalization: Unlimited shares with no par value of which 373,412,397 shares are issued and outstanding Escrow: 39,365,032 escrowed shares Transfer Agent: Olympia Trust Company Trading Symbol: GLM.A (unchanged) CUSIP Number: 524701 10 9 (new) TSX-X ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LOMIKO METALS INC. ("LMR") BULLETIN TYPE: Property-Asset or Share Purchase Agreement BULLETIN DATE: November 11, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company TSX Venture Exchange has... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Vancouver veteran strives to ensure local governments properly salute fallen troops Nov 12, 2009
Officially, Vancouver Public Schools only lowers its flags when asked by Olympia or the White House. But those requests are often slow to come; sometimes they never come at all. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Baird's willingness to take his own stance is admirable Nov 12, 2009
Labor union officials arrived at the congressman s Olympia office early Monday with letters of protest, according to The Olympian newspaper. Democratic Party leaders have generally held their fire. (Longview Daily News, WA)
North Cascades Highway reopened Nov 11, 2009
OLYMPIA The Washington state Department of Transportation says it has reopened State Route 20, the North Cascades Highway, after a closure due to avalanche concerns. The highway was closed last Saturday after a powerful fall storm brought heavy snow to the Cascade Mountains and reopened early Tuesday afternoon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Will Snowe melt under heat from GOP base? Nov 11, 2009
Olympia Snowe, the Republican senator from Maine, has job approval numbers that most politicians would covet. According to , 51 percent of her constituents approve of her performance while just 36 percent disapprove. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Baird under fire for voting against House health reform bill Nov 11, 2009
By Brad Shannon The Olympian ... OLYMPIA -- Disappointed labor activists and a few moderate Democrats reacted with anger Monday over U.S. Rep ... Brian Baird s weekend vote against health care reform, and they dropped off letters of protest at his Olympia office. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vials of swine flu vaccine stolen in Olympia Nov 11, 2009
OLYMPIA Authorities are trying to determine who swiped two vials of the H1N1 vaccine from a hospice facility, taking about 20 doses of the swine flu vaccine. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office was investigating the case on Tuesday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Health care issue Nov 11, 2009
Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, after a committee vote regarding the health care reform bill ... Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, after a committee vote on Capitol Hill on Tuesday ... Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, right, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, after the committee vote regarding the health care reform. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Congress to miss health care deadline, key senator says Nov 11, 2009
Olympia Snowe of Maine, the lone Senate Republican to vote for reform -- have expressed deep reservations over the idea. Reid has little room to compromise and maneuver. (CNN -- US)
Irving and Patten are unanimous first-team GNAC all-stars Nov 11, 2009
Second Team - Molly Shannon, WWU (F, 5-10, Jr., Bellingham, WA); Stacey Beckman, NNU (F, 5-8, Jr., Olympia, WA); Serena Tomaso, CWU (F, 5-4, So. Enumclaw, WA); Kaycie Hutchins, CWU (M, 5-7, Jr., Port Orchard, WA); , WWU (M, 5-8, Sr., Richland, WA); Savanna Hanson, SPU (M, 5-8, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
As oceans fall ill, storm brews over solutions Nov 10, 2009
Olympia Snowe, the top Republican on the subcommittee. "It was a surprise," Sen. (Juneau Empire)
Gregg: Republicans will filibuster Senate health bill if it resembles House version Nov 10, 2009
Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) has signaled some support for a triggered public option, though Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn. (TheHill.com)
Health care reform faces tough battle Nov 10, 2009
Olympia Snowe of Maine has floated the possible compromise idea of a trigger mechanism that would mandate a public option in the future if thresholds for expanded coverage and lower costs go unmet. The lone House Republican who supported the bill, Rep. (CNN)
Carnage at General Motors Nov 10, 2009
" That's right, because global climate change is just that -- global. We must both reduce our own pollution and compel other nations to reduce theirs. We can certainly try that through saccharine promises in a treaty, but it's far more effective to use the market. That's the beauty of the proposal of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. A new levy on goods made in ways or in nations that ignore greenhouse gas caps doesn't merely discourage American companies from moving jobs to countries whose domestic... (Salon)
Advice for Obama: Knock heads on health care Nov 10, 2009
Olympia Snowe of Maine, who voted for a version of the Senate bill in committee, has given the Democrats a possible way out. She's proposing to allow a government plan, if after a few years premiums keep escalating and local health insurance markets remain in the grip of a few big companies. (MSNBC -- Politics)
SunStateFootball Top 25 Nov 10, 2009
WINS: at Edgewater 24-0, at Osceola 9-0, Olympia 27-20, Cypress Creek 35-0, at Boone 47-9, Evans 38-9, at Oak Ridge 24-0, Gateway 69-0, Freedom 46-10 ... FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS: Olympia at Dr. Phillips. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
Win Some, Lose Some Nov 10, 2009
Senate Republicans: Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. They are "no" votes for the moment but say they are still open to compromise. (Slate)
Abortion could roil Senate health care debate Nov 10, 2009
Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine. Collins indicated Monday that she thinks the House went too far. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Volleyball Roundup: Rockets claim district crown Nov 10, 2009
G7: Jackson vs. Olympia (10:30 a.m.). G8: Tahoma vs. Mead (10:30 a.m.). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pawlenty comments seen as missteps Nov 9, 2009
Then, in an appearance on MSNBC s Morning Joe last Monday, Pawlenty seemed to make an unforced error by calling into question whether Senator Olympia Snowe, a Maine Republican, belonged within the Republican party. If Olympia Snowe disagrees with us on one or two things, there s room for her, of course, said Pawlenty. (Boston Globe)
Utah girl's pierced nose: US-Indian culture clash Nov 9, 2009
It has filed lawsuits on state-church separation issues and sponsored "Imagine No Religion" and "Reason's Greetings" billboards in Seattle; Olympia. Wash. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Safety already on Olympia agenda Nov 9, 2009
Thursday, January 4, 2007. Though school violence is rare in Washington, the fatal shooting at Foss High School in Tacoma likely will spur lawmakers to act during the upcoming legislative session. (Yahoo News -- School Violence)
Seeking the cellphone future, in Kampala Nov 8, 2009
Forget Olympia Snowe; pass the right healthcare bill, and voters will reward you By David SirotaWednesday, Dec 31, 1969 16:00. Share. (Salon)
Errors costly for Western in five-set loss at Central Washington Nov 8, 2009
Olympia) had a match-high nine blocks and (So. Kennewick/Kamiakin) added seven as the Vikings had a 17-8 advantage in that statistical category. (Wwuvikings.com)
