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Washington state engineers reflect on Fukushima nuclear disaster response

Washington state engineers reflect on Fukushima nuclear disaster response

Sequestration may cost Washington state tens of millions

Defense cuts could translate into furloughs for up to 16,200 civilian workers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and another 16,000 Navy employees in the Northwest, most of whom are in Washington state.

Feds look to ship Wash. radioactive waste to NM

While state and federal officials have stressed that the leaks pose no immediate risk to public safety or the environment, Inslee says Washington state has a "zero tolerance" policy for leaks.

No. 6 Cal women beat Washington State 73-60

"Washington State stayed even with the Golden Bears in the first, even leading 35-33 with two minutes left, before Cal sank three late 3-pointers to take a 42-35 halftime lead.

No. 4 Stanford women surge past Washington 71-36

Stanford (27-2, 16-1 Pac-12) can claim at least a share of the conference crown with California if it wins at Washington State on Saturday.

APNewsBreak: Budget cuts may slow nuclear cleanup

Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the cuts would delay work at the department's highest-risk sites, including the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state, where six tanks are leaking...

Cougars 2nd half rally not enough against Arizona

If not for Kevin Parrom's offense, and Washington State's lousy free throw shooting, Arizona 73-56 victory on Saturday would have been a whole lot closer.

U.S. drought could be boon for Washington state farmers

Meanwhile, the United States Department of Agriculture reports topsoil moisture levels were adequate or better on 80 percent of Washington state farmlands.

After life in D.C., generous pensions await

After retiring from a 36-year career in the U.S. House last month, Norm Dicks has no doubt that he's worth every penny of his pension: It will allow the Washington state Democrat to cash a monthly...

Washington state's new members of Congress fret over looming budget cuts

Federal spending cuts planned for March 1 could hit Washington state hard, costing 41,700 jobs and removing $3.4 billion from its economy, according to state estimates.

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Washington Nationals (21-19) at San Diego Padres (18-21), 10:10 p.m. (ET)

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WASHINGTON: US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.51 pct.

WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but stayed near their...