Washington voter numbers set record 1
Washington will have more than 4.2 million voters on the rolls for the Nov. 8 election after two days of record-setting signups.
Spin Control
TUESDAY, OCT. 11, 2016
McMorris Rodgers sticks with Trump 18
Democratic challenger Joe Pakootas calls on U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers to withdraw her backing of Donald Trump. She says no.
MONDAY, OCT. 10, 2016
As Joe Friday would say 'Just the facts, ma'am.'
How fact-challenged were the presidential candidates in Sunday night's debate? We have some reviews.
Last day to register online in Washington
Monday was the last day to register to vote online in Washington.
TUESDAY, OCT. 4, 2016
Who spent what on the failed David Condon recall campaign 3
Financial reports are trickling in to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission on the contributions and expenses related to the short-lived recall effort against Mayor David Condon.
O'Quinn: Local politics bad for business; newspaper OK 3
During a televised debate Monday, Spokane County Commissioner Shelly O'Quinn seemed to point some blame at The Spokesman-Review for the county's economic woes. "Divisiveness all over the paper," she said, has deterred employers from setting up shop here. On Tuesday, however, O'Quinn said those remarks were misinterpreted.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2016
Gonzaga hosting Senate debate as one of 4 statewide matchups 2
U.S. Senate candidates debate in Spokane next month.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2016
Trump birther announcement closes weird chapter 5
Did Donald Trump's statement that Barack Obama was born in the United States end the birther movement? One can hope.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13, 2016
Yakima judge will hear Condon recall case today 4
Mayor David Condon is not expected to be in the courtroom Tuesday afternoon. Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson, of Yakima County, is scheduled to decide if a recall petition from local Democratic organizer and accountant David Green can move forward to the signature-collecting phase.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10, 2016
Sunday Spin: 2017 fight over school funding previewed in court hearing
Supreme Court hearing offered a preview of next year's legislative "session from hell."
THURSDAY, SEPT. 8, 2016
WA Supremes skeptical in latest school funding hearing 3
The Washington Supreme Court seemed skeptical Wednesday that lawmakers will come up with a plan that sends enough money to public schools to meet the constitutional duty they’ve arguably been shirking for decades.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 6, 2016
Finding a way to compare teacher pay, school funding tough, consultants say 1
OLYMPIA – Determining how much the state pays public school teachers is a complicated task, consultants told a special legislative panel Tuesday. But parents, school officials and even one student told the panel they've been waiting a long time.
NAACP leader calls for end to divisiveness in wake of Condon recall attempt, conflicts over law enforcement 3
“Words matter.” That’s the simple statement NAACP president Phillip Tyler wanted to convey at a Tuesday morning gathering of elected officials and community leaders.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4, 2016
Sunday Spin 3: More states voting on legalized pot
Other states could be joining Washington on pot legalization.
Sunday Spin 2: By the numbers
How common is voter fraud? Folks who are good with numbers figure it out.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3, 2016
Right to peaceably assemble doesn't guarantee clear message
Because this is the seat of state government, it is also a magnet for people eager to exercise their right to peaceably assemble to petition for redress of grievances, even in the summer when lawmakers are nowhere to be found and the bureaucracy is less populated than normal.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31, 2016
Unexpected visitor watches as state workers rally at Capitol 8
State workers rally for higher wages and better benefits in the Capitol Rotunda as GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bill Bryant watches and chats with union members.
State workers gathering at Capitol Wednesday
Members of state employees unions have a noon rally at the state Capitol Campus Wednesday.
TUESDAY, AUG. 30, 2016
SUNDAY, AUG. 28, 2016
Sunday Spin 3: More debates seem likely
Bryant, Inslee campaigns spar over debates.
Sunday Spin 2: Sound Transit in hot water
Agencies wrestle with computer problems.
SATURDAY, AUG. 27, 2016
Which holiday honors Native Americans?
Is it Indigenous Peoples Day or Native American Heritage Day?
FRIDAY, AUG. 26, 2016
Trump rally at Everett arena 2
Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Everett.
THURSDAY, AUG. 25, 2016
Trump coming to Everett Tuesday. Maybe. 3
Donald Trump will campaign in Everett after raising money in the Seattle area on Tuesday, the Everett Herald is reporting.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24, 2016
Transcript: McMorris Rodgers noncommittal on climate change, wildfires 5
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers veered from Gov. Jay Inslee's comments about the relationship between climate change and wildfires.
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