(Reuters) – Governor Christine Gregoire plans to sign newly passed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, making it the seventh with a law on the books to recognize same-sex nuptials, her office said on Thursday. A statehouse signing ceremony in Olympia, Washington’s capital, was slated for 11:30 a.m. local time on [...]
Washington House Passes Marriage Equality 55-43
by David on February 9, 2012
OLYMPIA — The only thing left is Gov. Chris Gregoire’s signature. Legislation legalizing gay marriage is on its way to the governor after passing the state House by a 55-43 vote on Wednesday. Gregoire, who supports the measure and watched as lawmakers voted, has five days to sign the bill after it’s sent to her [...]
Jakes on 4th
by David on January 28, 2012
Jake’s on 4th, Olympia’s Premier Queer Bar, is home to the best entertainment and drinks in Thurston county! Join us daily at Jake’s on 4th for amazing drink specials and tons of entertainment including the best drag show in Washington state on the last Saturday of every month! 311 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98501 [...]
Opponent of same-sex marriage files initiative
by David on January 10, 2012
BY RACHEL LA CORTE; ASSOCIATED PRESS OLYMPIA, Wash. — As lawmakers prepare to consider a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state, an Everett attorney on Monday filed an initiative seeking to clarify the definition of marriage. Stephen Pidgeon filed the initiative with the state secretary of state’s office on the first day of [...]