Friday, May 16, 2008 - Page updated at 11:43 a.m.

War claims the lives of more than 3,200 U.S. troops
A memorial to the members of the U.S. military who have died in the four years of the Iraq conflict, including a closer look at those with Washington ties. More »

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Reservist sues over fifth deployment

Erik Botta, seen here at his Florida home with his wife, Jennifer, is an Army reservist who has done four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and is now being called for a fifth tour. The Army has denied his request for delay or educational exemption.

Election 2008

McCain sees troops out of Iraq by 2013

Sen. John McCain looked into the future Thursday and predicted that U.S. troops would return home in victory by the end of his first term...

A look at some of the many Northwest lives touched by the conflict

Terry Harder, 55, Tacoma

Pro-troops activist and salesman for Office Depot

"I had seen the Vietnam War, and I did not like what it did to our country."

Sandy Bonvouloir, 50, Olympia

Elementary-school counselor

"I strongly believe the kids serve, too ... The kids are my absolute heroes ..."

Rabab Al-Ali, 19

Everett Community College student. Her family came from Iraq and owns a small grocery store in Everett.

We have to continue. This is life."

Jared Santos, 17, Bellingham

Sehome High School student, standing at the cemetery where his brother, who was killed in Iraq, is buried.

"I remember when his body came to town ... People lined the road with candles"

Bill Kuhns, 62, Seattle

Nathan Hale High School art photography teacher

"Life is short. Art is long."

The Powells

In May, Blaine plans to drive his brother from their home in Vancouver to the Veterans Affairs hospital in Seattle for Brandon's annual weeklong checkup. Meanwhile, although there is no proven cure for quadriplegia, both brothers search the Internet for potential treatments as far away as China.

Hamoody

Muhammed Hussein, the 4-year-old from Iraq who came to Seattle last May for surgery after being shot in the face by Sunni militants, is still waiting. The first of a several surgeries to reconstruct the little boy's face was to begin in March but had to be rescheduled until May when Hamoody, as he is known, came down with a sore throat.

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Photo galleries: Scenes from a war-torn land

Graphics: Baghdad and beyond: Where the troops are | The cost of war
Who's who in Iraq | A brief history | The land, its people and resources

Recent stories

Thursday, May 15

Bombings have traits of al-Qaida in Iraq

French judge convicts 7 for Iraq war recruiting

Magistrate backs bid by soldier for status of conscientious objector

Tuesday, May 13

Dolls deploy to help troops

Shiite factions put official seal on truce

Monday, May 12

Truce begins to take hold in Sadr City

Sunday, May 11

Maliki, al-Sadr reach Sadr City cease-fire

Saturday, May 10

Finding a purpose in Iraq: making a girl's life better | Close-up

State Dept. renews Blackwater contract | Iraq Notebook

War dead cremated at facility for pets

Friday, May 9

Al-Qaida in Iraq leader's capture reported

Thursday, May 8

Dems support war-funding bill

Boys' ties survive Iraq's dust, danger

U.S.: Iraq bomber was at Gitmo

Wednesday, May 7

U.S. to trim forces in Iraq

Tuesday, May 6

MRAP armor fails to protect soldiers

Iran suspends talks with U.S.

Monday, May 5

Wife of Iraq's president escapes injury in bombing

Sunday, May 4

Iraqis say deal reached after trip to Iran

Friday, May 2

Iraq demands Iran stop training militias

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