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Washington State.... "The Other Washington" - Where ?
Washington State is located on the Northwest corner of the Continental United States. Alaska is separated from Washington State by Western Canadanian Provinces.The Western United States are vastly different from the Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast regions of the USA.
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November 8, 2008 Squaxin Island will host an Intertribal Canoe Family Dinner and Cultural Exchange. Welcome at 2 PM. Dinner at 5 PM.Invitation per Jeremiah George
November 22, 2008 Quinault will host Canoe Families for a Coastal Gathering in Taholah.
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E. coli Fears Cause 5 Million Pizza Recall
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Reported in the Seattle Times - Friday, Nov. 2, 2007.5 million frozen pizzas recalled over E. coli fears
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MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills on Thursday recalled about 5 million frozen pizzas sold nationwide under the Totino's and Jeno's labels because of possible E. coli contamination.
The problem may have come from pepperoni on pizzas produced at a General Mills plant in Ohio, the suburban Minneapolis-based company said. It said the pepperoni itself came from a separate supplier, and was not produced at the plant itself.
The voluntary recall covers pizzas containing pepperoni that have been produced since July, when the first of 21 E. coli illnesses under investigation by state and federal authorities emerged.
Nine of the 21 people reported eating Totino's or Jeno's pizza with pepperoni topping before becoming ill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said eight people have been hospitalized, and four have developed kidney failure.
The company asks consumers to throw away recalled pizzas. A list of the recalled products can be found on the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service Web site at www.fsis.usda.gov.
Story in Seattle Times online CLICK HERE.
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USDA Recall Classifications
Class ONE: This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Cutting the Bureaucracy by Cutting Prison Chaplains?
Does cutting prison Chaplains equate cutting bureaucacy?The Department of Corrections has cut eight chaplain positions and now employs only 16 to serve more than 15,000 inmates housed in Washington prisons. This move is part of Governor's plan in eliminating 1,000 middle managers from state payrolls.
The remaining chaplains who serve in the prisons are stretched so thin that they can't provide vital services: protecting prisoners' rights as well as helping create a safer prison environment and reduce the number of convicted felons who re-offend when they get out of prison.
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Olympia tosses nazi's out of town
There were only eight nazi's attending their own rally - Capitol steps in Olympia, WA
- nazi message rejected by Olympians (Click here for more)
- A crowd, 500 strong, demands that the handful of nazi fascists leave town, taking their hate messages with them, and stay out. Posters, signs, banners, shouting, singing, drums, and other sound effects countered the message of the 8 or 10 representatives of the nazi party.
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More Info on State related issues and events
- More on The Day Olympia stood against the nazi's - Click Here
- Learn more about how Olympians took a stand against nazi recruiters. At one point the nazi speaker shouted into the microphone "we will take back the State of Washington". Considering that the nazi's never did and never will have a foothold in Washington State, the protestors boo'd the speaker, and chanted "nazi's go home", and other phrases to let them know they were not welcome.
- Senator Dave Schmidt interviewed by Ben Charles, Jr.
- Read the article and listen to the interview with Senator Dave Schmidt to learn more about what is going on in Washington State.
- Listen to Jusby the Clown interview on GPR for WA State
- Listen to the podcast interview with Jusby The Clown who is a participant in parades and events in and around Thurston County.
- Are you being brainwashed?
- Read the article, listen to the Podcast, and see what you think. Are you being brainwashed?
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Washington State Political Parties
Listed in alphabetical order
- American Heritage Party of Washington State
- Motto: Imagine a political party that forever alters the American political debate by transforming politics as usual into a contest of underlying belief systems: the sovereignty of God vs. the autonomy of man!
- Communist Party of Washington State
- Motto: The Communist Party works for
peace, jobs, equality, justice and socialism. - Constitution Party of Washington State
- The Mission of the Constitution Party
The mission of the Constitution Party is to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity through the election, at all levels of government, of Constitution Party candidates who will uphold the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. It is our goal to limit the federal government to its delegated, enumerated, Constitutional functions and to restore American jurisprudence to its original Biblical common-law foundations. - Democratic Party of Washington State
- Preamble: We hold that democratic principles are the foundation of a safe, stable and prosperous future and that these principles must be woven into the fabric of our social cultural, and economic lives. We declare our commitment to human rights, justice and opportunity for all.
- Green Party of Washington State
- Statement: The GPoWS is a True Progressive Party..
Affiliated with the Green Party of The United States..
Dedicated to creatively evolving a better region through the
Ten Key Values and Grassroots Political Action - Libertarian Party of Washington State
- A Libertarian is someone who believes that individuals should be free to pursue any peaceful endeavor, as long as they respect that same right in all others.
Libertarians are practical - we know we can't make the world perfect. But, it can be better. Libertarians will keep working to create a better, freer society for everyone. As William Allen White said: "Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others." - Washington State Republican Party
- Republicans believe that good government is based on the individual and family, that each person's ability, dignity, freedom and responsibility must be honored and recognized. Our basic freedom, the value that makes our country unique in the world is rooted in Free Enterprise and the basic right to Private Property. The role of Government is to preserve and defend our ability to live in a free and peaceful society.
We reaffirm the words of our founding fathers as written in the Declaration of Independence: "WE hold these Truths to be self evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness -That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."
Our Republic was founded as one nation under God on principles clearly set forth in the Declaration of Independence and codified in our Constitution.
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INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE - With Guest: Mike McGavick, Candidate for U.S. Senate - Podcast Program
A candid visit with Mike on many issues relating to Washington State and the Nation
Host and Executive Producer of Inside Washington State, Sue Charles, speaks with Mike McGavick about issues and concerns that face the people of Washington State and the Nation. Mike is GOP Candidate for U.S. Senate.Mike was chairman, president and CEO of Safeco Corporation from 2001 to 2005. He was brought on board in a time of struggle for the company, and was instrumental in putting together the team that turned Safeco from floundering to flying in only a few years time. Mike is quite clear that it was a team effort. But he won't deny that he was a key person in those event.
Mike talks candidly about growing up in Seattle, graduating from University of Washington with a Political Science Degree, and his experience in the area of politics for several years before returning to the private sector.
Mike is hopeful about the future and wants to be a positive influence for change for Washington State, and in the other Washington (Washington D.C., that is).
Candidate Mike McGavick daily demonstrates a positive code of ethics by taking the high road in his campaign and refusing to buy into the "mud slinging" that has too often been central to political campaigns, or politics in general.
Mike shares his thoughts on issues from education, to health care, energy independance, to immigration and securing America's border.
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INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE with Guest: WA Senator Dave Schmidt
Host, Ben Charles, Jr. interviews Washington State Senator Dave Schmidt of the 44th Legislative District. Senator Schmidt served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002, and in the Senate from 2002 to the present.
What is the most important thing for a childs education? 1. Parental involvement. 2. Quality Teacher. 3. Having adequate resources in their environment.
The Senator has served in the National Guard for 23 years. He explains the function of the National Guard, including the fact that initially over 35 thousand National Guard personnel from every state in the U.S. working to help after Hurricane Katrina.
The Department of Defense is the largest employer in Washington State, for a total of about 120, 000. We have more Veterans per capita than any other state in the country.
Senator Schmidt talks about the restructure of election proceedures, and election reform bill that recently was signed into law.
Senator Schmidt says that serving in the Legislature, is an honor and a priviledge.
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What is the most important thing for a childs education? 1. Parental involvement. 2. Quality Teacher. 3. Having adequate resources in their environment.
The Senator has served in the National Guard for 23 years. He explains the function of the National Guard, including the fact that initially over 35 thousand National Guard personnel from every state in the U.S. working to help after Hurricane Katrina.
The Department of Defense is the largest employer in Washington State, for a total of about 120, 000. We have more Veterans per capita than any other state in the country.
Senator Schmidt talks about the restructure of election proceedures, and election reform bill that recently was signed into law.
Senator Schmidt says that serving in the Legislature, is an honor and a priviledge.
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Host, Ben Charles, Jr. interviews Washington State Senator Dave Schmidt. Senator Schmidt represents the 44th Legislative District.
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- Mike McGavick's homebpage
- Learn more about Candidate Mike McGavick, access his webcast's, news coverage, and visits on the campaign trail.
- THE HILL - Article on Mike McGavick
- This article by Peter Savodnik in THE HILL looks at Mike's positive campaign etchics, his ideas on bipartisan efforts to help solve the nations problems, and more.
- Seattle PI article on Mike McGavick
- Article by Charles Pope
Excerpt: "McGavick, a former insurance executive and chief of staff to retired Sen. Slade Gorton, emphasized that another important feature of the trip was to outline for senior Republicans the ground rules for what many believe will be a tight race." - More on our Sister-Station: Washington GPR
- Read more on the subject on our sister station, Washington GPR. Also find the article about Senator McCain in Seattle.
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From The Governor's Office
News ReleasesOffice of Governor Christine Gregoire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 24, 2006
Contact: Governor's Office, 360-902-4111
Governor Gregoire Signs Landmark E-Recycling Bill
Bill will allow Washington consumers to recycle computers and televisions for free
OLYMPIA - Governor Chris Gregoire today signed into law a measure that will allow Washington consumers to recycle their old computers, monitors and televisions at no cost (SB 6428).
"This bill puts our market-based economy to work for the environment," said Governor Gregoire. "It's a responsible step in the best interests of the public, because no matter who owns the equipment at the end of its life, it will be recycled - free of charge."
Used and unwanted computers, monitors and televisions contain materials that can be recovered and reused, but if simply discarded they can release hazardous substances into the environment. This bill creates a system to collect, recycle and properly dispose of these items.
Household consumers, schools, charities, small governments and small businesses will be able to dispose of their used products without charge. The cost of the program will be distributed among the manufacturers.
The Governor issued a partial veto on the bill, on Section 26, which would have restricted the export of e-waste to certain other countries. The federal government, not Washington, has the authority to restrict these exports.
For information on all bill action, please visit Governor Gregoire's website or the Washington Legislature website.
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Senator John McCain speaks in Seattle Rally March 21, 2006
U.S. Senator John McCain: "Mike McGavick exhibits the kind of skills and leadership that we need in the United States Senate."Mike McGavick, Candidate for U.S. Senate, spoke before several hundred supporters in Seattle March 21, 2006, sharing his message of hope and concern for the nation.
Following Mike McGavick, Senator John McCain spoke to the crowd about his concerns, and gave his support for Seattle born McGavick who is running for U.S. Senate.
McGavick served as CEO of Safeco 2001 to 2005, returning the company to the success and stature that it now holds.
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SALMON IN THE NEWS
If the salmon are not doing well, our watersheds are not doing well - and neither are we," said Governor Gregoire.
Fifteen salmon species, covering 75 percent of Washington, are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Hood CanalSummer Chum Draft Recovery Plan is part of a larger statewide strategy to support locally developed recovery plans in response to the ESA listings. Local organizations from five other areas in Washington have developed similar draft recovery plans - lower Columbia, mid-Columbia, Snake River, upper Columbia and Puget Sound.
"Salmon are icons of our Northwest culture and the foundation for the health of our watersheds. If the salmon are not doing well, our watersheds are not doing well - and neither are we," said Governor Gregoire. "Up until now, the focus has been on getting these plans done. Now we need to move forward and emphasize getting these plans implemented on the ground."
Regional Recovery Plans are made for the following:
Puget Sound Region Chinook
Hood Canal Summer Chum
Lower Columbia Region
Middle Columbia Region
Upper Columbia Region
Snake River Region
LEARN MORE about Salmon in Washignton State
- Governor Gregoire Receives Plan For Hood Canal Salmon Recovery
- Governor's Salmon Office releases report on statewide strategy to recover salmon
- 2006 Statewide Strategy to Recover Salmon "The Washington Way"
- Salmon Recovery plans as detailed by region.
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- E. coli Fears Cause 5 Million Pizza Recall
- Cutting the Bureaucracy by Cutting Prison Chaplains?
- New Weather Widget
- Olympia tosses nazi's out of town
- More Info on State related issues and events
- Washington Scenes Polaroid: Stunning Sunset at Ocean Shores, WA
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- Washington State Political Parties
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- INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE - With Guest: Mike McGavick, Candidate for U.S. Senate - Podcast Program
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- INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE with Guest: WA Senator Dave Schmidt
- HERE's MORE about INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE with Guest, WA State Senator Dave Schmidt
- MORE on Inside Washington State guest: Mike McGavick, and program sponsors
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- Washington Scenic Polaroid: Olympia, WA - State Capital grounds
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- Senator John McCain speaks in Seattle Rally March 21, 2006
- LEARN MORE - Mike McGavick info links
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- More News from Washington State
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