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Thursday, December 20, 2012  Tsunami debris experts are setting out to examine a dock that washed ashore on a remote beach in Washington.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Another downtown business has  announced it's closing its doors.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The Downtown Albany Deck of Arts event has been postponed due to rain.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Updated with video; The New "First Friday" event is a way for family activities to be highlighted in Downtown Albany, from local musicians to the area's shops and eateries.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Roads are closed and vendors are beginning the set up process for Saturday's Mardi Gras Street Festival.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Washington Senate passes bill legalizing same-sex marriage; final vote will come in House

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Key Washington state Senate gay marriage vote set for Wednesday

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; A late night drive near the Albany Civic Center lands two people in the hospital.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Updated with video; Stores in Downtown Albany had their own Black Friday bargains. Customers lined up early to get into the stores.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Study in Washington state suggests more violence among kids of combat veterans, including daughters

Friday, September 09, 2011  In the shadow of two Albany bars closing, a new sports bar is coming to light in Downtown Albany.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  The Albany Fire Department is investigating a fire that happened on Wednesday night at AAA Recycling company on Washington Street.

Monday, August 15, 2011  More colleges offering organic, sustainability agriculture programs as consumer interest grows

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  The head of the state’s university system visited Albany Wednesday, addressing a crowd on the first of a three-day faculty and staff conference at Albany State University where he spoke about making education affordable and spiking enrollments.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Former Seattle US attorney sponsoring initiative to legalize marijuana in Washington