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• Incumbents prevail

  November 7, 2012 in City on Page A7 The Inland Northwest’s congressional delegation remained intact Tuesday, with incumbents coasting to victories in early returns. On the Washington side, voters gave new terms to Democratic U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell … 1

• House race an uphill battle: Cowan faces McMorris Rodgers

    October 21, 2012 in City on Page A1 In just about any profile of U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in the national media, the Spokane congresswoman is inevitably labeled “a rising star” of the Republican Party. Especially this … 31

• Three-step plan to eradicate scourge of campaign malarkey

  October 20, 2012 in City on Page B1 I have a three-point plan: Get shock collars. Strap them onto the candidates. Attempt, through vigorous zapping, to train them away from some of the emptiest forms of blather they … 3

• Gridlock in Congress a hot debate topic

  October 13, 2012 in City on Page B2 Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, in the final debate before the November election, defended her eight years in Congress and argued that she has worked for bipartisanship in Congress. … 1

• McMorris Rodgers, Cowan debate for final time

  October 12, 2012 in City The final debate between U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Rich Cowan was held Friday morning by Greater Spokane, Inc., the region’s chamber of commerce. 5

• McMorris Rodgers, Cowan share views during debate

  October 10, 2012 in City on Page A5 The Democratic opponent of U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers in the November election used much of their first debate working to portray the incumbent Republican as an ingrained fixture in … 31

• Cowan targets McMorris Rodgers in ads

  October 7, 2012 in City on Page B3 Democratic challenger Rich Cowan is attempting to take U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to task for her work trying to elect or re-elect other Republicans to Congress. His latest ads, … 8

• Spin Control: Judge dismantles Seattle woman’s ‘birther’ claims

  September 2, 2012 in City on Page B3 OLYMPIA – It’s Labor Day weekend, the traditional start of serious campaigning, so one can assume the silly season for politics is either over or nearly so. Before the clock … 14

• It’s a big day for incumbents

  August 8, 2012 in City on Page A1 Incumbents representing Washington and Eastern Washington in Congress advanced easily in Tuesday’s primary to the general election, but their November opponents say they’re confident that the races aren’t over. U.S. … 8

• Candidates for Congress weigh in on top issues

  July 22, 2012 in City on Page A1 Two years ago, Democrats were divided about their choice to challenge U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. But this year, party officials worked to unite the party early behind Spokane businessman … 25

• Rich Cowan, Q&A on 15 topics

  July 15, 2012 in News 1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate? For 22 years I served as CEO of film company North by Northwest Productions. Our company brought a new … 2

• Randall Yearout, Q&A on 15 topics

  July 15, 2012 in City, News 1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate? The general feeling that the federal government has grown too big for its britches has a constitutional remedy, and …

• Marijuana activist files for Congress

  May 17, 2012 in City on Page A6 A Spokane man active in efforts to legalize marijuana entered the primary for Eastern Washington’s congressional seat Wednesday. Ian Moody, 32, who said he is a leader of the Sensible … 1

• Cowan opens campaign office

  April 25, 2012 in City on Page A5 As a political novice running against a member of the congressional leadership, Rich Cowan said he hopes to use what some would consider his weakness against what many would consider … 15

• Cowan throws hat in ring for Congress

  February 11, 2012 in City on Page A6 A local film director says he’s ready for a career change. Rich Cowan, president and CEO of North by Northwest, a Spokane-based film production company, said Friday that he’s decided … 9

• Democrats see opportunity in 5th District

  December 15, 2011 in City on Page A8 A former dean of Gonzaga University Law School is among the Democrats considering a campaign against Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers next year. Dan Morrissey, who served as dean from 2001-’04 …

• Movie credits get rolled

  July 12, 2011 in City on Page A1 The “Twilight” movies about vampires and werewolves are set in Forks, Wash., but are mostly filmed in Oregon. “The Killing,” a cable television murder mystery series, was set in Seattle … 2

• Spotlight: Familiar faces hit the lanes in ‘Thunderballs’

  June 12, 2011 in Features on Page D7 North by Northwest has just finished filming the Spike TV pilot “Thunderballs” in Spokane, and yes, it features a few faces you might recognize: • George Wendt (Norm of “Cheers”) …

• Spotlight: ‘River Sorrow’ set to hit Cannes

  May 15, 2011 in Features on Page D6 Spokane will be represented at the Cannes Film Festival on the French Riviera on Monday. That’s the day that “The River Sorrow,” filmed in Spokane by North by Northwest, will …

• Spotlight: ‘Thunderballs’ right up alley for North by Northwest

  March 6, 2011 in Features on Page D6 North by Northwest has just signed a contract to film a sitcom pilot in Spokane titled “Thunderballs” for the cable TV channel Spike. It’s about three 30-something guys on a …

• State film incentives in peril

  December 2, 2010 in Business, City on Page A5 A report that recommends Washington renew a 4-year-old program that supports movie, television and commercial production was forwarded to lawmakers Wednesday by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. The … 2

• Spokane stars as 1948 Manhattan in city’s next role

  November 7, 2010 in Features on Page D6 The next movie to be filmed in Spokane will be “Camilla Dickinson,” based on the coming-of-age novel “Camilla” by Madeleine L’Engle. It’s set in Manhattan in 1948, and yes, the … 5

• Spotlight: North by Northwest starts filming ‘River Sorrow’

  September 26, 2010 in Features on Page D6 North by Northwest is shooting a new film in Spokane: the long-awaited “The River Sorrow,” starring Ray Liotta, Christian Slater and Ving Rhames. We say “long-awaited” because North by Northwest … 2