Politics

The Mayor of Vancouver gave Councilor Bart Hansen his stamp of approval today, endorsing him for the November council race. Not that Tim Leavitt could have given anyone else the nod […]

State Sen. Don Benton says that even if fellow Republican Dino Rossi jumps into Washington's U.S. Senate race against Democrat Patty Murray this week, as the political blogosphere is predicting, […]

Brian Peck, Vancouver gas station owner and Republican candidate for the 17th Legislative District, has been honored by ConocoPhillips with the 2009 Circle of Excellence Award for operation of his […]

Before he was elected to the state Legislature two years ago, Rep. Jim Jacks was Gov. Chris Gregoire's iaison to Southwest Washington, a job that required putting out fires […]

The new media guy Republican state Sen. Don Benton hired to punch up his campaign for the U.S. Senate against Democratic Sen. Patty Murray has produced the campaign's first web […]

La Center Republican Ann Rivers has raised more than all five of her Republican opponents combined in the crowded race for the 18th Legislative District seat being vacated by state […]

Republican congressional candidate David Castillo, who trails fellow Republican Jaime Herrera in fund-raising in the 3rd District race, is trying to sharpen his profile -- and raise some quick cash […]

In his newly launched political website, Brent Boger describes himself as “having the experience we need.” He lists his criminal law background first. “Brent Boger for Clark County prosecutor: Tough on […]

State Sen. Don Benton has a suggestion for voters who feel the urge to give Washington state government a helping hand -- but aren't sold on a proposed state income […]

Pridemore escapes public employee union's wrath As Brad Shannon of The Olympian reported April 20, the powerful Washington Federation of State Employees plans to withhold campaign endorsements for all […]