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Delays in Congress threaten health coverage for thousands of Washington children

More than 52,000 children in the state.

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Washington birth certificates could list sex as M, F or X

The state Department of Health is considering a change in its rules.

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Walsh bill seeks ban on Atlantic Salmon pens

“This is an emergency,” said state Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, prime co-sponsor of the legislation.

COURTESY PHOTO                                A commercial crab boat leaves Westport Marina, its deck stacked with pots. Westport placed 10th in the nation in 2016 in total weight of seafood landed, 108 million pounds, and 14th in total value, $59 million.

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Westport Marina ranked 10th in the nation for commercial seafood landings

14th in value at just over $59 million of product landed

MACLEOD PAPPIDAS | THE DAILY WORLD Fawn Sharp, President of the Quinault Indian Nation.

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Quinault president represents North America at UN seminar in Chile

Should governments just consult, or get consent, from governments of indigenous people.

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Stalled capital budget costs county, means household hazardous waste disposal hours are cut

Household hazardous waste

Birdsall convicted for 2015 rape

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Birdsall convicted for 2015 rape

Sentencing scheduled for Dec. 22

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First suspect in massive poaching case pleads guilty, hit with $500 fine

So far the long investigation has netted a total of 187 charges against eight suspects.

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Large illegal marijuana operation busts continue over the weekend

More than 900 plants discovered Saturday at a residence on Thornton Street

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Central Park man said to have stabbed his son

Son was stabbed in the abdomen, injuries not considered life threatening

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County adopts a budget, uses reserves

General Fund for 2018

Roy Calica received a Purple Heart at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in South Carolina in July. The 2000 Hoquiam High School graduate suffered burns in an attack at Bastion Air Base in Afghanistan in 2012.

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Hoquiam High grad earns Purple Heart in Afghanistan

Wounded in March 2012, he received his medal this past summer

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State considering adding gender X on birth certificates

Proposed change would allow designation other than male or female