http://nwpr.org en http://nwpr.org/post/northwest-war-casualties-mount-fighting-season-heats <p>The summer fighting season in Afghanistan continues to claim the lives of Northwest soldiers. So far this year, 19 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord have been killed. The Army announced the latest death over the weekend. Correspondent Austin Jenkins has more. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:51:03 +0000 Austin Jenkins 11692 at http://nwpr.org Northwest War Casualties Mount As Fighting Season Heats Up http://nwpr.org/post/oregon-and-washington-senators-want-earlier-afghan-exit <p>All four U.S. Senators from Oregon and Washington and 20 of their colleagues are asking the Obama administration for an expedited end to the war in Afghanistan. Two Republicans and one Independent Senator are part of the group. Some Democratic Senators declined to sign the letter. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:04:52 +0000 April Baer 4496 at http://nwpr.org Oregon And Washington Senators Want An Earlier Afghan Exit http://nwpr.org/post/seattle-marine-killed-afghanistan <p>SEATTLE -- A Marine sergeant from Seattle was killed this week in Afghanistan. An improvised explosive device killed 23-year-old Will Stacey in Afghanistan&#39;s Helmand province. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:57:54 +0000 Sueann Ramella 2367 at http://nwpr.org Seattle Marine Killed in Afghanistan