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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 »
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Page updated at 02:02 a.m.
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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: U.S. can win, not go back to Iraq
John McCain returned to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, focusing on energy policy and his Democratic rival's position...
UPDATE - 11:25 PM
McCain denies he misstated timing of Iraq surge | Election 2008
A look at some of the many Northwest lives touched by the conflict
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Pro-troops activist and salesman for Office Depot |
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Elementary-school counselor |
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Everett Community College student. Her family came from Iraq and owns a small grocery store in Everett. |
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Sehome High School student, standing at the cemetery where his brother, who was killed in Iraq, is buried. |
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Nathan Hale High School art photography teacher |
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.
The Job Family
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
Wednesday, July 23
Iraq seeks invasion of tourists
Kurdish lawmakers protest conditions on Iraqi elections
Tuesday, July 22
Trip yields drama, boost for Obama | Election 2008
Blackwater says it's getting out of guard business
Monday, July 21
Iraqi Prime Minister's message to Obama "misunderstood and mistranslated" | Close-up
Mission to rebuild Iraq leaves vet in ruins
Iraqi official's kin killed in U.S. attack
Sunday, July 20
Al-Qaida may focus less on Iraq, Petraeus says
Sunni bloc back in Iraqi Cabinet after year away
Saturday, July 19
Bush agrees to set Iraq timeline
Friday, July 18
Another hazard in Iraq: shoddy electrical work on U.S. bases
Children suffer, cope when parents are off to war
Thursday, July 17
Iraqis like Obama more than his strategy
Soldiers looking for a fight | Close-up
Sunday, July 13
Iraqi officials hope cash can buy goodwill
Long-term U.S.-Iraq pact reportedly off table
Friday, July 11
Iraqi wheat crop is devastated | Water supply is imperiled
Thursday, July 10
Iraq becomes tougher negotiator
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Finding your work/life balance
Author Michelle Goodman serves up fresh tips & trends in the NWjobs.com Nine to Thrive blog.
- Grand Coulee Dam's immensity dominates Columbia River Basin | Only in Washington
- Some scented household products contain chemicals classified as toxic, UW study finds
- Private-school principal charged with rape of girl, 14
- Peak tolls on 520 bridge could be as high as $6.85
- Privacy vs. border security: Critics say laptop searches cross the line
- Seattle trucking-firm owner convicted in Rolls-Royce theft
- Toll on new 520 bridge could be $6.85 round trip, state study says
- Search suspended for young girl distress caller
- California QB Keith Price pledges to Huskies for 2009
- Alaska Air plans job cuts, fare hikes
- Some scented household products contain chemicals classified as toxic, UW study finds
- Grand Coulee Dam's immensity dominates Columbia River Basin | Only in Washington
- Making the most of your produce
- Privacy vs. border security: Critics say laptop searches cross the line
- Alaska Air plans job cuts, fare hikes
- Gates Foundation breaks ground
- Council panel OKs bag fees
- Southcenter mall expands, regroups with new retailers
- Toll on new 520 bridge could be $6.85 round trip, state study says
- Look to legumes for protein that's affordable and delicious
