Political Beat
Moving beyond the Columbia River Crossing
When the governor unveiled his transportation package in December, he didn't specifically carve out money for Southwest Washington projects. Although he mentioned he hadn't forgotten the region, he couldn't help but […]
Never fear, bar poll’s still here
The Clark County Bar Association’s forum for judicial appointee applicants is back on just two weeks after the bar association called off the event due to an apparent misunderstanding with […]
Legislative snapshot: Week three
Let’s get one thing out of the way right now: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Super Bowl prediction is 27-20 with Seahawks, of course, for the win. Inslee, an avid Hawk fan, got that question […]
If WA decides to allow remote testimony, you can thank John Oliver
Here’s a smart way to ensure your legislative measure gains some momentum, or at least attention: link it to former Daily Show staffer and current Last Week Tonight host John […]
Clark County GOP continues to react to possible JHB censure
The local Clark County GOP chair is not backing down from a scheduled vote to consider censuring U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas. "Some are anxious this discussion will demonstrate the division in the party. […]
Hope for a transportation package?
Supporters of a transportation package should allow themselves a “glimmer of hope” after statewide survey last week showed Washington voters were evenly split over whether taxes should be raised for […]
Trend reversal: more WA men voted this election
The Washington secretary of state's office compiled statistics showing voter participation by voting age population (which is not the same as registered voters, it includes people who are eligible to vote […]
I’ll see your contempt and raise you a …
In September, the Washington Supreme Court held the Legislature in contempt for not adequately funding the state’s public schools. It was an unprecedented ruling. The court gave lawmakers until after the 2015 […]
Remembering when Biden “ate hipster ice cream like a boss”
The White House took a look at their favorite digital moments with Vice President Joe Biden this year. Biden’s first White House selfie with President Barack Obama is pretty good. The Vice […]
Washington’s minimum wage will remain nation’s highest
Starting the first of the year, the minimum wage will increase in 20 states but Washington's rate will remain the highest in the nation. Workers in Washington earning the minimum wage will […]