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• State statute of limitations extended in child abuse cases

  April 19, 2013 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Virginia Graham’s journey to get justice for victims of child sex abuse isn’t over, but after nearly 10 years of pleading and prodding the Legislature she can take … 1

• Vestal: Victim seeks to extend abuse statute

  September 28, 2012 in City on Page A1 It happens every time a victim of child sexual abuse wins a lawsuit: the cries that these people are only in it for the money. Only in it for the … 22

• Gay marriage wins 55-43 vote, now headed to Gregoire

  February 9, 2012 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – By a vote of 55-43, the House passed and sent to Gov. Chris Gregoire a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry in Washington. Gregoire, who has … 132

• Some legislators opt to cut pay in solidarity

  August 27, 2011 in News on Page A1 OLYMPIA – About half of the 15 members of the Spokane-area legislative delegation have volunteered for the same 3 percent pay cut they imposed on state workers. Many who have … 36

• Hundreds of votes missed

  June 4, 2011 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – With the Legislature more than a week adjourned, the government watchdog group Washington Votes has released its annual statistics about the number of bills introduced and passed, the …

• Education Notes: Riverside goes modern with ‘Twelfth Night’

  May 12, 2011 in Washington Voices on Page S2 Riverside High School’s Drama Department will perform William Shakespeare’s popular comedy “Twelfth Night,” a tale of madness, humor, mistaken identity and professions of love, beginning Friday in the school’s multipurpose …

• Oversight rules for medical marijuana head to Senate

  April 12, 2011 in City on Page A6 OLYMPIA – Rules for growing, processing and selling medical marijuana passed the Washington state House of Representatives after heated debate Monday on whether the proposed law has enough safeguards to … 2

• Town hall meetings Saturday

  March 11, 2011 in City on Page A9 There’s a break in the Washington legislative action this weekend, so several Spokane-area senators and representatives will be back in their home districts to hold town hall meetings. The break … 1

• House bill would end statute of limitation on rape of child by adult

  February 10, 2011 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin was among victims of child sexual abuse urging the Legislature on Wednesday to drop the statute of limitations that they say shields pedophiles … 12

• Nancy McLaughlin recounts abuse during House testimony

  February 9, 2011 in City, News OLYMPIA – Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin was among victims of child sexual abuse urging the Legislature Wednesday to drop the statute of limitations that they say shields pedophiles from … 2

• Museums make case to avoid cutbacks

  January 21, 2011 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – The proposed state budget would “mothball” the Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane and another facility in Tacoma, shutting out the public and possibly running afoul of … 5

• Washington has hefty agenda, but financial concerns top list

  January 9, 2011 in City on Page A1 Washington’s Legislature starts Monday with a single-mindedness even some of its most senior members have never seen. Across party lines, and between the chambers, among freshmen and veterans, few will … 5

• Voters vent frustrations with GOP gains in county, state

  November 4, 2010 in City on Page A1 Democrat Chris Marr conceded defeat Wednesday night in the record-breaking million-dollar battle for a Spokane County state Senate seat. Marr made up some ground in the second day of ballot … 4

• State candidates took BP campaign contributions

  October 17, 2010 in City on Page B10 Several area state legislators accepted campaign contributions from a BP employees’ political action committee after this year’s disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico – including two Democrats in … 1

• Youth forum evokes best in politicians

  October 15, 2010 in City on Page A7 Seen the new attack ad on Chris Marr? I won’t repeat any of it, other than to note that it formally marked the moment when the local election season went … 7

• Driscoll, Ahern outline differences

  October 14, 2010 in City on Page A6 State Rep. John Driscoll and former state Rep. John Ahern are overshadowed in their election rematch by the intense battle for state Senate in the same district. Debates between Chris … 4

• Washington Legislature, District 6, House Position 2

  October 12, 2010 in City It’s round two in the matchup between Democrat John Driscoll and Republican John Ahern.

• GOP platform proves vexing in Spokane County

      September 19, 2010 in City on Page B1 Much of the county Republican Party’s platform reflects longtime GOP values: Limited government. Gun rights. Lower taxes. An end to abortion. But some of the platform’s 120 policy statements make … 23

• Spokane swing district again among state’s spendiest

  September 3, 2010 in City on Page A1 A Spokane legislative district tops the state for money raised by candidates, and is near the top for spending that money before the August primary. The 6th Legislative District – … 1

• O’Quinn says job forbids endorsement

  August 26, 2010 in City on Page A6 Shelly O’Quinn, a Republican who lost her bid for state House in the 6th Legislative District, said Wednesday that she is not allowed to endorse any candidates in the general … 1

• Primary election creates odd bedfellows

  August 25, 2010 in City on Page A5 When he announced his candidacy for Spokane County prosecutor, Dave Stevens called the incumbent, Steve Tucker, an “absent administrator.” But after coming in fourth in a six-way primary, Stevens said … 39

• O’Quinn finish triggers hunches, but map telling

  August 22, 2010 in City on Page B2 Every campaign worth a darn leaves a losing candidate’s supporters with some hard feelings, nagging questions and what ifs. So Shelly O’Quinn’s third-place finish in a 6th Legislative District House … 11

• Election roundup: Murray, Rossi tie on the gloves

  August 18, 2010 in City on Page A1 Sen. Patty Murray will face Dino Rossi in the November general election, continuing the fight for a U.S. Senate seat that started even before the Republican former legislator got into … 9

• O’Quinn campaign clarifies statements on polling data

    August 13, 2010 in City on Page A5 The campaign of Republican legislative candidate Shelly O’Quinn, which claimed in e-mails to GOP officials that polls showed her “blowing away the competition,” acknowledged Thursday that no such specific polling … 13

• Newcomer battles familiar faces in 6th

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A11 Two years ago John Driscoll beat four-term incumbent state Rep. John Ahern by only 72 votes. This year, the two face off again in the August primary, along with political …

• 6th candidates won’t debate before primary

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page B3 It’s one of the most contested primaries in Eastern Washington, but voters won’t get a chance to see a debate of the candidates for the state House seat representing the …

• 6th Legislative District

  July 31, 2010 in City on Page A11 John E. Ahern Personal: 75. Republican. Married. Has three grown children.

• GOP hopeful’s speech secretly taped, posted

    July 31, 2010 in City on Page B3 It’s the case of the unknown videographer, and it highlights the tension between the campaigns of legislative candidates John Ahern and Shelly O’Quinn. A low-tech video of O’Quinn speaking to … 3

• Primary for 6th will be debateless

    July 30, 2010 in City It’s one of the most contested primaries in Eastern Washington, but voters won’t get a chance to see a debate of the candidates for the state House seat representing the …

• Editorial: O’Quinn has right attitude for leadership

  July 30, 2010 in Opinion on Page A13 Voters in Spokane’s 6th Legislative District seemed torn two years ago. Faced with a choice between four-term Republican incumbent John Ahern and Democratic newcomer John Driscoll, they made a change, … 12

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