OLYMPIA – A pair of initiatives on gun control had their second and likely last hearing Wednesday with supporters and opponents disagreeing sharply on when giving a gun to another person would require a background check. Wednesday’s hearing by the Senate Law and Justice Committee…
Here's what's being said about Eastern Washington's Congresswoman, Cathy McMorris Rodgers after (and a little before) her speech responding to President Barack Obama's State of the Union: The Washington Post says she's a vice presidential contender in 2016: "Talk of a possible veep slot in…
OLYMPIA -- This is one of the favorite days of the Legislative session for members, staff, lobbyists -- and yes, even reporters -- Dairy Day. The state's dairy farmers make a show of strength to lobby their legislators, the Dairy Ambassadors (once called Dairy Princesses…
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