Republican Cathy McMorris Rodgers formally began her congressional re-election campaign Wednesday with no Democrat admitting to a strong desire oppose her but a challenger on the right from the Constitution Party.She said she wants to return for a fourth term to fight “reckless federal spending.”…
...so he can ask "Deal. Or No Deal?"It would appear that a legislative deal on a tax package remains somewhat elusive. After meeting for about 35 minutes with Gov. Chris Gregoire, Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and House Speaker Frank Chopp went out a side…
OLYMPIA -- House and Senate negotiators may have reached what they are calling a "go home" deal over taxes.Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and House Speaker Frank Chopp started meeting with Gov. Chris Gregoire about 4:35 p.m. today for final discussions on the deal, which…
About two-thirds of Spokane County has returned its census forms, which makes it tied for third among Washington counties in the quasi competition to get the forms filled out and turned in.At the top are Clallam and Jefferson counties, at 70 percent. Next come Spokane…
Spokane County Elections office says they mailed out about 113,000 ballots today to Spokane City voters, and Fire District 10 voters. Both groups are voting on an EMS levy.Election is April 27. If you don't get a ballot by April 16, call 477-2320 for a…
OLYMPIA -- Day 24 of the special session looks to be a fairly quiet one. Most legislators remain at home, with a few negotiators for the House and Senate sending tax proposals back and forth. No votes, no floor sessions, no committee meetings.And no deal…
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