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Drivers heading through Federal Way on I-5 this weekend should expect delays

Drivers traveling through Federal Way this weekend should expect delays.

Some lawmakers say gay-marriage votes reflected the will of constituents

To understand the “no” vote cast on same-sex marriage by Rep. Steve Kirby, a Tacoman who usually sides with his fellow Democrats, look at how the people in his district voted in 2009 on the successful referendum giving gay couples “everything but marriage.”

Video released of person of interest in Baum case; interviews with 2 women set

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office has released video that shows a person of interest in Lindsey Baum’s disappearance.

Army insists doctors at Madigan aren't discouraged from diagnosing PTSD

The Army’s top medical officer this week rejected assertions that commanders are discouraging doctors at Madigan Army Medical Center from diagnosing soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Legislature likely won't fast-track pot legalization before election, supporters say

An initiative to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana in Washington probably won’t get fast-tracked by the Legislature before it sees the ballot this fall, the campaign supporting it says.

Gov. Gregoire to sign gay-marriage bill Monday

A bill making Washington the seventh state to recognize same-sex marriages will be signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire in an 11:30 a.m. ceremony in the State Reception Center, her office says. A referendum seeking to repeal it can’t be far behind.

TVW is expected to cover the signing and stream it live. The Reception Room is on the third floor of the Legislative Building in Olympia.

Quinault tribe closes ocean beaches on reservation, between Moclips and Queets

ABERDEEN — The Quinault Indian has closed all beaches to public access along its reservation on the Washington coast.

Military food soon will have more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Hold the mystery meat: Military mess halls soon will be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Remaining cost for Hanford nuclear reservation cleanup projected at $112 billion

UPDATE: I-5/101 repairs finished

WSDOT was doing emergency bridge repairs at SB I-5 to US 101 in Olympia.