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ryanp said: My location is Western Washington south of Seattle.
Does it appear they have a disease?
Should I cut off the brown leaves and dark buds?

I could be wrong, but it looks a little neglected, but not diseased.
You could remove the leaves, and dead buds
Prune all the dead and spindly wood out, and then mulch the plant with a pine needle mix at the base, this should help.
John