Washington News: 4/12/05

Covered marinas must beef up fire safety
Military recruiters under fire at Garfield
Bill to regulate stem-cell research rejected by Senate
Groups want money for nukes shifted to Hanford cleanup
Proposed independent audit of King election office gains allies
House panel proposes gas-tax increases
Washington one of 14 states accused of excessive Medicaid claims
Plans for health cuts stir alarm
Gas hits new high, no end in sight
Tacoma Power takes Air Force to federal court
Town hall meeting to follow City Council at middle school
State Senate passes amended public records bill
Asparagus growers lobby feds for tariffs
DOE to slash Hanford, group claims