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Dellwo vs. Holy, Freeway and Electric Bus

Former state Rep. Dennis Dellwo, a Democrat, and attorney Jeff Holy, a Republican, give their stance on the North Spokane Corridor and the proposed electric bus system. The two are running for state House in Spokane County’s 6th Legislative District, which includes parts of the city of Spokane, and most of the West Plains.

Election reminder: Save your signs

Election reminder: Save your signs

Election Reminder: Monday is registration deadline

Election Reminder: Monday is registration deadline

Doug Clark: Nov. 7 the only cure for electionitis

Thought I was coming down with the flu at first. Dull headache. Depression. Irritability …

R-74 unlikely to bring financial boon to East Side

If Washington voters approve same-sex marriage next month, eastbound drivers on Interstate 90 wouldn’t hit another county where same-sex couples could marry until entering New York. Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton says Spokane’s border location may increase the number of out-of-state same-sex couples who arrive here to marry, but other factors may keep that number relatively low.

Sunday Spin: Democrats flip-flop and denounce donor

Sunday Spin: Democrats flip-flop and denounce donor

Boeing looks south of border

The Inland Northwest’s push to expand its growing aerospace industry is dealing with an unexpected obstacle. Boeing Co.

Shawn Vestal: As politicians talk, the poor get poorer

It’s been so refreshing during this political season to hear the candidates grapple seriously with one of the most pressing concerns facing America today: poverty. Just kidding!

Today’s fun video: When Obama goes to the polls

Today’s fun video: When Obama goes to the polls

Did Shea break pledge to Republican group?

Did Shea break pledge to Republican group?

Time is fading for new Washingtonians to register to vote

Time is fading for new Washingtonians to register to vote

Gregoire says successors’ budget proposals won’t work

OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire served warning Thursday to her two would-be successors that the budget plans they’re pushing on the campaign trail won’t work and they’ll need to find some sort of new revenue – usually translated as a tax increase – to balance the budget and meet the demand for better public schools. At a news conference to announce a federal waiver that will help the state save money by developing a new program for residents eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, Gregoire said she was looking at a revenue increase for the 2013-’15 budget she will propose next month.

Cowan vs. McMorris Rodgers, Iran

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and businessman Rich Cowan, a Democrat, consider if military action would be appropriate to stop Iran from attaining nuclear weapons.

Notes from a Democratic rally

Notes from a Democratic rally

Obama backs Ref. 74

Obama backs Ref. 74

Gregoire says successor will need to raise taxes

OLYMPIA — The next governor will have to raise taxes, regardless of what they promise on the campaign trail, Gov. Chris Gregoire predicted today. The budget she proposes for the next two years will have some kind of “revenue increase”.

Gregoire to successor: You’ll need a tax increase

Gregoire to successor: You’ll need a tax increase

Complaint filed against flyers targetting McLaughlin

Complaint filed against flyers targetting McLaughlin

Abortion re-enters discussion after awkward remark

WASHINGTON – Just as Mitt Romney and other Republicans had cut into the Democrats’ advantage with female voters, a tea party-backed Senate candidate’s awkward remark – that if rape leads to pregnancy it’s “something God intended” – has propelled the emotional issue of abortion back to the political forefront. It’s put GOP candidates in tight races, from the presidential candidate on down, on the defensive. Divisive social issues are hardly what most GOP candidates want to be discussing in the few days remaining until elections largely hinging on jobs and the economy. Almost immediately after Richard Mourdock’s comment, Republican candidates distanced themselves from the Indiana state treasurer – though by varying degrees.

Campaign fliers are mum on author

Dozens if not hundreds of fliers left on cars and doorsteps against Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin’s campaign for state Senate could violate state disclosure law. The black-and-white fliers that appear to be printed with a copy machine or computer printer criticize McLaughlin, a Republican, for her vote in support of revoking the alcohol impact area in the West Central neighborhood. One version of the flier said, “Nancy McLaughlin voted for fortified malt liquor sales over safe neighborhoods. We don’t need that kind of representation in Olympia.”