Image Recent news reports claim that the job market is improving, but no one is claiming that it's healthy, or that we're anywhere close to a full recovery. If you are someone who has found themselves unemployed in the current economy, then you might find helpful this recent article from the NY… Read more
…the “Ginger Legislative Building” is up for silent auction in the Lt. Governor’s office? Image That’s right; this amazing gingerbread replica of the State Capitol goes to the highest bidder. Just imagine this festive piece in your home over the… Read more
Just to catch you up to speed on the efforts to locate and build a Washington State Heritage Center on the Capitol Campus in Olympia: The State Capitol Committee has just unanimously recommended a high-visibility site at the main entrance of the campus. Image… Read more
Volume 5, December 3, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS PROJECT LAUNCH
2) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE DEADLINE DECEMBER 12
3) SUBMIT YOUR TAX QUESTIONS
4) REF22 PRESENTS ONLINE BOOKMARKING TOOLS FOR REFERENCE
5) INFOPEOPLE WORKSHOPS—APPLY FOR FUNDING
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The region was stunned when four Lakewood police officers were killed in a tragic shooting recently, and many… Read more
Image Whether you are a descendant of the Ruddell family or you're just interested in learning about your family's history, please join us in Olympia on Saturday, January 30, for a special event that highlights the history of one of Washington's pioneering families. Also attend workshops about researching and capturing your family's history.
Volume 5, November 25, 2009 for the WSL Updates mailing list
Topics include:
1) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
2) CONTINUING LIBRARY SERVICE AFTER A DISRUPTIVE EVENT
3) NORTHERN STAR ADDED TO ONLINE PIONEER NEWSPAPERS
4) FUNDING FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE PROJECTS
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1) HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
This edition of WSL Updates is… Read more
As forecast by Secretary Reed, about 51 percent of the state's 3.6 million registered voters cast ballots in this month's general election.
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That's about average for an off-year election with few statewide contests. Falloff from last year's record 85 percent turnout for the presidential-gubernatorial election was expected. Wider use of vote-by-mail, including King County this year, two much-debated statewide ballot measures… Read more
… it took 24 people to carry the 38 ft-tall holiday tree into the Capitol this morning? That’s right! Image
The noble fir was cut down yesterday in Toutle Ridge near Mt. St. Helens on Department of Natural Resources property. The tree was brought on a large flat bed semi-truck and carried in by hand. Look closely, you can see 2 x 4’s are placed under the tree as handles for workers to slowly make their way into the building. It… Read more
Next year will mark the 100-year anniversary of women's suffrage in Washington ... something definitely worth celebrating. Leading up to the centennial, which is November 2010, we are sharing some tidbits about the fight for women's right to vote in Washington, and how it was finally won. In 1854, Arthur Denny proposed an amendment to the first territorial election law that would give women the vote. It was defeated in the Territorial House of Representatives by one vote, eight for and nine… Read more
