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November 20, 2009
Vampire fans: Take a bite out of Washington State Tourism’s new online “Twilight” Travel Guide
Washington State Tourism Launches Online Giveaway to “Experience More” Across the State
DOC to pay $4 million for assault on inmate
DOC posts first videos on YouTube
Vader and Enchanted Valley water system customers advised to boil water
West Nile virus activity unprecedented in Washington during 2009 season
Northwest Kidney Centers leader wins healthcare excellence honor
Ecology prepared for possible response in B.C. ship grounding
Stormwater monitoring plan proposed for Lora Lake site
Make this holiday memorable for all the right reasons [pdf]
Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Monday, Nov. 23
Gov. Gregoire announces plan to submit application for Race to the Top process
SR 520 Legislative Workgroup seeks public comment on Montlake interchange design and financing plans
WSDOT recommends drivers pack their patience over busiest travel week of the year
November 19, 2009
Wells Fargo agrees to buy back auction rate securities, including those of more than 400 Washington investors
Public comment sought on proposed land exchange between WDFW and WDNR
Oiled wildlife rescue and response goes mobile
Supt. Dorn calls for changes to math, science graduation requirement
WSDOT mourns the loss of Port Angeles maintenance worker
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on death of Transportation Department worker
State Fire Marshal wishes residents a fire safe Holiday season
MADD Honors WSP as Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency [pdf]
Permanent smokeout: Department of Health campus to go tobacco-free
Hidden cost of the uninsured and underinsured in WA: Nearly $1 billion
November 18, 2009
HECB announces student video contest winners
Don’t be in the dark about fire safety during a storm [pdf]
Tug company fined for Seattle and Puget Sound oil spills
States, academics, and industry to collaborate and promote safer products: new report outlines framework for green chemistry and design for environment
Hotline to report dead or ill swans available
Endangered Oregon spotted frogs returned to native habitat
WDFW seeks nominations to Puget Sound rockfish advisory group
WDFW finalizes environmental statement for livestock grazing plan on wildlife lands
Columbia River salmon, steelhead endorsement will take effect April 2010
WDFW seeks applicants for positions on game management advisory council
Commission staff rejects most of Puget Sound Energy’s rate-increase request
Public Counsel recommends cuts to PSE’s electric and gas rates
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna testifies to Congress about deceptive online marketing tactics
$6.4 million in Recovery Act grants headed for energy efficiency projects in smaller communities statewide
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on SR 520 replacement draft recommendation
November 17, 2009
Comment period extended for proposed Ice Harbor trust land exchange
WSDOT shifts traffic onto realigned SR 410 detour
Stimulus-funded paving on I-5 wraps up for the year
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on appointment of Regional Director of Health and Human Services
WSP Toxicology Lab Division receives accreditation for breath alcohol program [pdf]
Washington's unemployment rate up slightly in October
November 16, 2009
Settlement fixes alleged hang-ups with Vonage’s billing practices
WSDOT Ferries Division advises travelers to plan ahead for Thanksgiving holiday travel
Major projects get final review at HECB’s Nov. 19 meeting in Renton
Parties agree to process for discussions about gravel mining proposal, environmental projects
Washington recycling more; generating less waste
WSDA completes second busiest year for free pesticide disposal
Governor’s Mansion holiday tours available in December
November 13, 2009
Smoking and fire safety [pdf]
Winter driving has returned to Steven’s Pass and Mount Baker [pdf]
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on final Race to the Top guidelines
AG McKenna: alcoholic energy drinks are a recipe for disaster
National Adoption Day: Washington courts will join children to new families while DSHS announces record number of foster adoptions this year
November 12, 2009
WSDOT hosts open house on final SR 19 and SR 20 recommendations
WSDOT Ferries Division announces January weekend closure of Port Townsend/Keystone route
Two-boat service restored on Seattle/Bremerton route
Comment period extended, meetings added on Puget Sound rockfish conservation plan
Groups continue work on national, regional programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Electroplater pays $34,000 settlement for violations
State Supreme Court unanimously supports school funding system
State disciplines health care providers (press release #180)
State disciplines health care providers (press release #179)
November 10, 2009
Ecology, Coast Guard, Port of Seattle respond to Harbor Is. oil spill
Transportation Commission to hold monthly meeting in Everett
State aims to keep pesticide canisters off Washington beaches
On Veterans Day, DSHS program to recount its success on locating missing benefits for vets and their families
Licensing board recruiting for Collection Agency Board vacancy
Water system owner faces stiff state fine for negligence
Tobacco prevention program earns World Health Organization recognition
State disciplines health care providers (Release #177)
State disciplines health care providers (Release #178)
Gov. Gregoire requests federal financial help for businesses affected by landslide [pdf]
Washington receives $2.2 million in federal stimulus funds for broadband mapping and planning activities
Gov. Gregoire highlights local schools meeting goals of Race to the Top initiative
Put turkey on your table - or duck, venison, or razor clams
Evening razor-clam dig approved for Nov. 14-17
November 9, 2009
Gov. Gregoire appoints new director of Department of Ecology
Gov. Gregoire encourages donations for Asia Pacific disaster relief
Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Thursday, Nov. 12th
Port Townsend / Keystone ferry service restored Friday, Nov. 6
WSDOT moves onto SR 410 Nile Valley landslide for continued monitoring
Chinook Pass (SR 410) and Cayuse Pass (SR 123) closed for the season
Study results: WorkSource works!
Commission adopts new policy on state's hatcheries and fisheries
November 6, 2009
Puyallup man charged with theft of $366,000 in workers' comp benefits
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on passage of Referendum 71
Gov. Gregoire orders flags flown at half-staff Monday, Nov. 9
Gov. Gregoire helps kickoff 2010 US Census
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Howard Hansen Dam repairs
New England Journal of Medicine: Innovative state program improves medical care and saves millions of dollars
State DNR to hold public meeting on Reiter Foothills Forest Recreation Plan
State DNR to gather public input on proposed Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area
State Board of Education formulates new plan to assist challenged schools [pdf]
H1N1 (swine flu) information: easy access for Washington residents
November 5, 2009
WDFW accepting comments through Dec. 1 on 2010-12 sportfishing rule proposals
DSHS Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing celebrates 30-year anniversary with Past, Present, Future 1979 - 2009 symposium
Gov. Gregoire approves Recovery Act funding for five clean water projects in state
Gov. Gregoire joins Elmo to promote flu prevention
Many Medicare Part D plans are changing. SHIBA HelpLine can help.
DNR issues Emergency Order to mine operator at the Nile Landslide near Naches
DOC issues statement on prison closure study
November 4, 2009
Final report delivered on facilities recommendations
HECB announces search for new executive director
State adopts new stormwater, wastewater permit fees
Comments sought on hatchery water quality certification
Board of Natural Resources approves trust land transactions
Commission staff recommends rejecting Verizon’s phone line sale to Frontier
Gov. Gregoire's statement on failure of Initiative 1033
Veterans Day Message from Director of Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs [pdf]
State Attorneys General: Don’t Limit States’ Authority to Protect Consumers
Public Counsel recommends UTC reject proposed sale of Verizon Northwest to Frontier
November 3, 2009
WSDOT prepares for possible Green River flooding
WSDOT latest cable median barrier performance report now online
Additional vessel work cancels Port Townsend / Keystone ferry service beginning Wednesday night, Nov. 4
Gov. Gregoire leads second trade mission to D.C.
Family caregivers provide nearly $8 billion annually in unpaid services Governor proclaims November as Family Caregiver Month
DOL reconsiders new passenger vehicle license plate plan
Governor’s AIDS Council seeks public views on potential changes in delivery of HIV services
Public hearing on proposed state trust land exchange set for this Thursday in Wenatchee
AG’s office recovers over $1.3 million from drug companies accused of fleecing Medicaid
November 2, 2009
Federal Aviation Administration provides information on temporary flight restrictions during Olympic Games
Unemployment recipients urged to get direct deposit before floods
Fifteen firefighters prepare to graduate from Fire Training Academy [pdf]
Board to hold hearing on HIV counseling and testing
DSHS to launch Generics First Initiative in November for medical assistance clients in three drug classes
Costco will soon start accepting Basic Food EBT cards
Free training resources for foster parents and kinship caregivers of children at DSHS library
Lt. Governor Owen panel to look at contributions of innovation, technology to Washington economy
State Board on Geographic Names approves ‘Salish Sea’
Gov. Gregoire’s statement on federal funding to restore Puget Sound
Gov. Gregoire briefed on federal emergency declaration for H1N1 flu response
Silver lining for former Silver State Helicopter students
Latino immigrants at risk of being exploited by “notarios”

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