GOP VP candidate Ryan raising funds in Seattle

SEATTLE — Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will be in the Seattle area today as part of a fundraising swing through the Northwest. He’s starting the day in Portland, and the Seattle stop is expected to be a private meeting with donors on the city’s east side. Tickets range from $1,000 for general participation, $2,500 for a picture with Ryan, and $25,000 for a dinner. No public events are planned.