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Spin Control archive for Nov. 11, 2014

TUESDAY, NOV. 11, 2014

OLYMPIA -- Washington students take the oath to be Keepers of the Capsule and help prepare the state's time capsule for the next 25 years. (Jim Camden)

State marks 125 years with new 'Keepers'

Young "Keepers of the Capsule" take the oath Tuesday. OLYMPIA –Washington marked its quasquicentennial Tuesday with an eye to the future, swearing in a new group of children charged with sending a bit of today to coming generations. Quasquicentennials are 125 year anniversaries. They aren't…

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Veterans Day freebies

Parking is free in Spokane today in honor of Veterans Day. Washington state parks are also free, for the same reason. Giving the rest of us two more things for which to thank veterans. Two small things, to be sure, compared to thanks for their…

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