Wed., July 20, 2016
From the GOP roll call 2
One of the great traditions of a national convention, the Roll Call of the States, was diminished this week by being held in the afternoon session.
Spin Control
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
Wed., July 20, 2016
Inquiring minds want to know: Which Reeves is that?
Spin Control was asked if a candidate for the Legislature in a West Side district has Spokane ties.
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
Sat., July 16, 2016
Appeals for campaign cash fill the inbox this summer
Emails begging for cash fill Inbox come from all sides but have a familiar ring.
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016
Thu., July 14, 2016
McMorris Rodgers passing on the GOP national convention 7
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not have a prime-time speaking role at next week’s Republican National Convention and won't attend the gathering in Cleveland.
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016
Sat., July 9, 2016
Sunday Spin: An initiative record, by the numbers 1
Washington’s general election ballot will fall short of a record for the number of initiatives, but the state did set one other initiative record.
FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2016
Fri., July 8, 2016
Two more initiatives turn in signatures, likely will make ballot 1
I-1501 and I-1464 turn in petitions before the Friday afternoon deadline with enough signatures they are likely to make the November ballot.
THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016
Thu., July 7, 2016
Transgender bathroom initiative dead 5
Initiative 1515 does not have enough signatures to make the November ballot, sponsors tell state elections officials.
Thu., July 7, 2016
Gun control measure has 330,000 signatures, supporters say 5
Supporters of Initiative 1491 turned in their first batch of signed petitions Thursday, saying that by Friday afternoon they will submit a total of 330,000 signatures.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016
Wed., July 6, 2016
Minimum wage, gun control and transgender bathroom rules among initiatives that could make ballot 1
From wages to guns to restroom access, ballot measure topics for voter cover a wide spectrum of issues in Washington this year. To have a chance of making the ballot, signatures on petitions must be turned in by week's end.
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016
Tue., July 5, 2016
Washington presidential ballot not just Clinton and Trump 8
For Washington voters unhappy with their presidential choices from the two major parties, there will be other options.
MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016
Mon., July 4, 2016
Take the Independence Day Trivia Quiz 1
There are no trivial patriots, but there are some questions to test your knowledge in our annual Independence Day Trivia Quiz.
SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016
Sat., July 2, 2016
Answers to the trivia quiz
Answers to the quiz. No peeking before taking the quiz.
FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016
Fri., July 1, 2016
State maps medical marijuana stores
To mark the start of state-licensed medical marijuana sales Friday, the state provided a map of stores that are approved to sell it.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016
Wed., June 29, 2016
Owen, Habib trade letters, jabs over lt. gov. race
Lt. Gov. Brad Owen says Sen. Cyrus Habib may be too partisan to replace him. Habib says he wants to office to be more active.
Wed., June 29, 2016
Franklin Graham: Repent, vote, run for office
God's judgment is coming to America unless the nation repents its since, evangelist tells crowd at Capitol.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
Sat., June 25, 2016
Sunday Spin: Checking the Spokane bona fides of statewide candidates 1
When candidates for statewide office claim ties to Spokane, it doesn’t hurt to quiz them.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016
Fri., June 24, 2016
Dam protests outside Obama's Seattle event 1
Environmental groups called for the removal of the Snake River dams to save orcas at a gathering outside the Washington Convention Center, where President Barack Obama will speak to an estimated 3000 people Friday evening.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016
Tue., June 21, 2016
Spokane Home Builders push back on Spokane County settlement 16
The Spokane Home Builders Association, a trade group representing construction interests, has some harsh words for the settlement agreement the county signed with neighborhood groups over urban growth issues. "It looks like they're kind of giving away the farm," said Michael Cathcart, government affairs director for the organization.
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016
Mon., June 20, 2016
Obama to attend Inslee fundraiser 8
President Barack Obama will speak at a fundraiser for Gov. Jay Inslee's re-election campaign Friday in Seattle.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016
Sat., June 18, 2016
Washington Democrats 'endorse' Sanders 14
TACOMA -- Delegates to the Washington Democratic Convention formally endorsed Bernie Sanders with a special resolution Saturday evening.
Sat., June 18, 2016
WA Dems could dump caucuses 3
TACOMA -- Washington Democrats may do away with the caucus system for nominating the president in 2020, State Party Chairman Jaxon Ravens said.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
Wed., June 15, 2016
Consumers make state revenue picture a bit brighter
State revenue forecasts for next three years up slightly
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016
Tue., June 14, 2016
Shogan calls for interim city manager while mayor, council untangle Straub controversy 5
Former City Council President Joe Shogan told the council Monday night to "appoint an interim, experienced city manager" to run the city while city officials, notably Mayor David Condon, "figure out the Straub matter."
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
Sat., June 11, 2016
Arguments over school funding heating up with the summer
School’s almost out but the argument over proper funding for public education is unlikely to take a vacation based on recent court filings.
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