Washington News: 4/6/05

New voting woes surface -- in levy balloting
Senate thwarts gay-rights bill
Bid to expand life-sciences research hits resistance
State must pay live-in care workers
Protection for Sound's steelhead to be considered
Governor, tribes in Oregon agree on Gorge casino
Tulalips' bid for share of sales tax dies in Senate
Orca might become state mammal
Court to hear challenge to election May 23