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Wash. Gubernatorial Debate
4:53 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Wash. Governor Candidates To Meet For Third Debate

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Rob McKenna (L) and Jay Inslee will square off in Yakima on Tuesday night for their third official debate.

The candidates for Washington governor will square off in Yakima Tuesday night for their third official debate. Polls give Democrat Jay Inslee a slight lead over Republican Rob McKenna.

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'Roadless Rule' Appeal
4:29 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Supreme Court Rejects ‘Roadless Rule’ Appeal

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The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear an appeal on the "Roadless Rule" law.

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear an appeal to the so-called Roadless Rule. The law bans development on nearly 60 million acres of national forest land.

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Fish Interbreeding Study
4:23 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Study Suggests Hatchery Fish Don't Harm Native Fish Stock

A new study out today suggests hatchery fish don't necessarily have a negative impact on wild fish when the two interbreed.

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Effects Of Northwest Smoke
4:09 pm
Mon October 1, 2012

Northwest Smoke Makes Air In Some Areas Worse Than L.A.

About a dozen wildfires are still burning in the Northwest, keeping the air hazy and unhealthy. But experts predict few, if any, long-term health effects. Correspondent Anna King reports.

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Lack of Latino Officials
7:46 am
Mon October 1, 2012

Latinos Barely Represented On Elected Bodies

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Across the Northwest, Latinos make up nearly 12 percent of the population, but only two percent of the region’s elected officials.

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