GOP Senate candidate says he won't vote for Trump 30
Chris Vance, the chief Republican challenger for Washington's U.S. Senate seat, says he won't vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming primary or the general election.
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THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016
Podlodowski wants Wyman to cancel primary 2
Tina Podlodowski, Democratic candidate for Washington secretary of state, said incumbent Kim Wyman should cancel the presidential primary to save money. Problem is, Wyman doesn't have the authority to do that, and many of the ballots are already in the mail.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016
Ormsby to head House budget panel 1
Rep. Timm Ormsby was named chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
Washington primary ballots in the mail as GOP race likely over
Washington primary ballots go out just as the GOP race seems about to end.
Field to run for Parker's seat
Ian Field, the recently resigned press secretary for U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, is running for the Legislature.
Striker's email on Condon, Lundgren's response
In today's paper, I reported on a scathing letter written by Patrick Striker, the director of the city's Community Oriented Policing Services, or COPS, that called Mayor David Condon "aggressive and angry and threatening." Here's Striker's full email, unedited: The Mayor’s assistant scheduled a meeting...
Presidential campaign as a marketing tool
Mementos of a presidential campaign get a little stranger every cycle.
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016
Cruz rally in Spokane likely scrapped as he drops out 6
Ted Cruz dropped out of the Republican presidential race, which means his Spokane rally is likely off.
Cruz schedules Spokane rally 1
Sen. Ted Cruz will hold a rally at the Spokane Convention Center Wednesday afternoon.
MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016
Spokane schools test water, state agencies look to cut lead risks
The Spokane Public School District is testing the water in all of its buildings in the wake of high lead levels discovered at several Tacoma schools. The state agencies, meanwhile, are launching a coordinated effort with local health departments, schools and utilities to reduce the risk of lead poisoning from drinking water and other sources.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016
What has to be on initiative petitions, and what doesn't 1
When someone hits you up for your name on an initiative petition, how much of it do you read before deciding whether to sign? Some people probably read almost nothing, and sign just to get away from the signature gatherer. Others may read just the ballot title, or the first few lines or check out the signatures to see if there’s anyone they know.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016
Wyman cancels trip to Tennessee 1
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman cancels trip to Tennessee over new health care treatment law.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
Kelley returns to office after trial
State Auditor Troy Kelley returned to work Wednesday.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016
Still a way to register for Washington presidential primary
Monday was the last day to register the easy way for Washington residents who want to vote in the May 24 presidential primary. So you missed it. Now what?
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016
Washington has 4 million voters. How many will vote? 1
Washington voter registration hit a record mark. Will voting also hit records?
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016
Poll: Clinton, Sanders both lead GOP field 2
A recent Elway Poll has Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders each with more support than Republicans Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016
Honeybees take up residence at governor's mansion 1
Two swarms of honeybees got new homes and a new job Wednesday as they moved into hives on the lawn of the governor’s mansion.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016
Sunday Spin: To bee or not to bee no longer a question at Capitol
The Capitol grounds are also becoming a place for a bit of ecological experimentation.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Not everyone is dying to meet a governor 1
Grandson of longtime state legislator needed time to warm to Gov. Jay Inslee.
Minority affairs commission diverted money, didn't track it, auditors say
The Commission on African American Affairs improperly diverted and spent money, a state audit says
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
Garland qualified for Supreme Court, Murray says after meeting 3
Will pressure from folks back home prompt Senate Republican leaders to give Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland a hearing? Sen. Patty Murray thinks it might.
Lobbyists gave Inslee, Legislature poor grades in poll 3
Lobbyists asked to grade the 2016 legislative session turn in some low marks.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2016
Western State Hospital CEO ousted, replacement named
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee fired the head of Western State Hospital, the controversial mental health care facility from which two dangerous patients escaped last week.
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016
Campaign finance trial delayed, pro-GMO group sanctioned 3
A trial over possible violations of the state's campaign finance law by the Grocery Manufacturers Association won't start until Aug. 15.
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