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Wash. college students ask Congress for stability

College students in Washington state say they need Congress to give them affordable student loans at a rate they can depend on, instead of a yearly debate on rising interest rates.

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I-5 bridge collapses into Skagit River, injuring 3

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
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Plan ahead for smooth traveling this Memorial Day weekend

The collapse of a bridge on Interstate 5 in Skagit County is one more reason Western Washington residents will need to plan ahead for their Memorial Day weekend travels.

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Where to honor service members this Memorial Day weekend

The South Sound will host several events in honor of service members this weekend.

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State lawmakers vote 'no' on flaws, 'yes' to photo retouching

In a note digitally embedded in the photo of State Sen. Don Benton’s, R-Vancouver — now posted on the Legislature’s website — a legislative staffer conveyed how Benton “would like to slightly ‘fix’ a few things about his picture.”
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Annual Day of Champions continues to live up to name

Every year, Tumwater High School student Devlen Newell looks forward to the Day of Champions, a track and field event for students with special needs.

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Wash. prison: guard punched in face by inmate

Authorities say a corrections officer at the state prison in Monroe, Wash., was treated at a hospital after an inmate punched him in the face during a religious service.
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Olympia fastpitch team follows its pitcher to tourney in echo of 2004

The last time Olympia High School had a fastpitch team reach the state tournament – in 2004 – it was led by a standout pitcher who piled up wins.
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A look at the Class 4A and 3A State Fastpitch Tournament

A closer look at the 4A and 3A state fastpitch tournaments that begin May 24 and end on May 25:
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Wash. kids play with dead bats, get rabies shots

The Grant County Health District says some Moses Lake, Wash., children are getting precautionary rabies shots after they were found playing with several dead bats.
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WSU squares off against golf course opponents

Opponents of a 7,305-yard golf course at Washington State University contend the school is mining a declining aquifer that provides water to the region for an amenity. University officials contend their use of the water is lawful.