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Washington Approves New Name for Pugest Sound, Strait of Juan de Fuca
A state board in Washington has approved a measure to give Puget Sound, Georgia Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca a new name. They’ve officially designated them the “Salish Sea.”
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51 Percent Voter Turnout Predicted in WA State
Washington’s top elections official is predicting voter turnout today will be “about average” for an off-year election. Secretary of State Sam Reed says the popularity of vote-by-mail should keep turnout on pace.
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Solar Plant Opens in Salem, OR
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski joined officials from electronics giant Sanyo in Salem today to help open a solar cell plant.
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