KIRO-TV: "Good news/bad news: Washington unemployment down, but benefits ending for those who still need them"

Kevin McCarty, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News:

It’s supposed to be good news – the unemployment rate in our state is falling – but for some long-term jobless residents in Washington, it means they’re about to lose their unemployment benefits.

Some could lose their unemployment checks within about two weeks, and for some, it’s their only source of income. It’s frightening news for people trying to get back into a tough job market.

“Now, you put out a resume and just – no one is calling you,” Dawn Duran said. MORE...

"Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation making Washington the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage" (video)

TVW,video (29:10):

Governor Chris Gregoire takes action on ESSB 6239 (concerning civil marriage and domestic partnerships) during a bill signing ceremony in Olympia.

"Legalize Marijuana for Washington State"

JUSTSAYNOW.com

It's time to take the fight for marijuana legalization to the Washington state legislature.

On their docket is an important initiative to the legislature that, if passed, will legalize and regulate marijuana in the state. If it isn't approved by the legislature, it will go to the November 2012 ballot for voters to decide.

Recent polls suggest that there is enough support to make legal marijuana a reality in Washington, and our first opportunity to achieve that end is to convince WA legislators to pass this important bill.

Call your assemblyman/woman and urge them to legalize marijuana for Washington state.

Find the members' phone numbers and our script below.