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• Former governor Gardner, 76, dies

    March 17, 2013 in City on Page A1 SEATTLE – When Gov. Booth Gardner first ran for the state’s highest office in 1984, many in Washington did not even know his name. That soon changed and he went … 15

• Democrat Inslee will be Washington governor

  November 9, 2012 in City OLYMPIA — Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna is conceding defeat. 18

• Inslee makes ad touting connections to East Side

  October 24, 2012 in City on Page A8 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee is attempting to make points with Spokane voters with a new television commercial that touts his ties to Eastern Washington and features several local scenes. … 2

• Inslee, McKenna propose tax tweaks

  September 16, 2012 in City on Page A1 With state unemployment staying stubbornly above 8 percent and the economy on many voters’ minds, economic issues play a major part in the campaigns of Republican Rob McKenna and Democrat … 4

• McKenna lays out schools plan

  August 1, 2012 in City on Page A5 Washington could spend more money on its public schools and colleges by limiting the growth in other state expenses and changing the way some property taxes are collected, a gubernatorial … 1

• Otter’s schedule shows fewer hours, less travel

  January 8, 2012 in City on Page A6 Since his landslide re-election, Idaho Gov. Butch Otter is spending significantly less time in the office. Otter, 69, typically doesn’t show up at the office Mondays, instead scheduling “general office …

• Locke confirmed as envoy to China

  July 28, 2011 in City on Page A9 Gary Locke, the former two-term governor of Washington and current U.S. commerce secretary, was confirmed Wednesday as the new U.S. ambassador to China. The Senate unanimously approved the appointment of …

• Campaign regulators recommend no action against Rossi

  March 25, 2010 in Region Campaign regulators say the state should not take any legal action against former gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi, in a case alleging that he improperly lined up campaign donations. 3

• Gregoire’s stimulus plan includes local projects

    January 16, 2009 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – Trying to kick-start the state’s lagging economy, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Thursday unveiled a $1.2 billion proposal that includes more than $90 million in buildings at Spokane-area …

• Economy dominates debate

  September 26, 2008 in City on Page B1 BLAINE, Wash. – After a bruising campaign challenge that’s focused heavily on state spending, Gov. Chris Gregoire pledged for the first time Thursday night to not raise taxes during a …

• Take two for Rossi, Gregoire – sort of

  July 14, 2008 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – The faces in the governor’s race may be the same, but 2004 this isn’t. Millions of dollars are pouring into the contest that will presumably pit Gov. Chris …

• Idaho’s Otter learning tough role of governor

  July 10, 2007 in Idaho on Page B3 Butch Otter spent many years dreaming about being the governor of this state. But if you ask him whether one of those dreams was to tell Idahoans he needed to …

• Lowry Vetoes Majority Of Gop’s Tax Cuts Calls Reductions Danger To State’s Economy, Bond Rating

  June 17, 1995 in City on Page B1 Gov. Mike Lowry, wading into a political thicket that could further reduce his chances for a second term, Friday vetoed more than half of the $501 million tax-cut package conservatives …

• Governors Indicted

  June 8, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A3 Governors recently indicted while in office: Gov. David Walters of Oklahoma, indicted in September 1993 on a misdemeanor campaign law violation. In a plea bargain a month later, he admitted …

• Batt Turning His Back On Solution Hardened Position On Nuke Waste May Keep Him From Solving Problem

  May 28, 1995 in Idaho on Page B1 Still stinging from a political lashing in January, Republican Gov. Phil Batt has so hardened his opposition to more nuclear waste storage that he has essentially turned his back on …

• Lowry Vetoes Measure To Shield Contributors Political Discrimination Against Employees Still Illegal

  May 17, 1995 in City on Page B5 A legislative attempt to wipe out requirements that campaign contributors disclose what they do for a living was vetoed Tuesday by Gov. Mike Lowry. The governor, acting on a measure …