Political Beat
Dropping off ballots still popular
In 2005, Washington became the second all vote-by-mail state. Oregon was the first, beating us by about five years. The idea was to give voters a more convenient way to cast their […]
Gun debate continues
The battle over background checks is far from over. About 60 percent of voters statewide approved Initiative 594, which takes effect next month, and will require background checks for online and […]
Local lawmaker: some would die for a chance to vote
A confluence of November events prompted a local legislator’s speech at last week’s Veterans Day observance. State Rep. Paul Harris talked about liberty, as well as some people who don’t take […]
It’s not over until …
It’s ballot-chasing time! Republican Lynda Wilson issued an “ACTION ALERT!” on her Facebook page letting Republicans know on Saturday they should get out in the field to help “rehabilitate challenged ballots.” Rep. […]
Lt. Governor Jim Moeller 2016?
A rumor was swirling that Rep. Jim Moeller, a liberal Democrat who holds the second most powerful seat in the House, wouldn’t run for re-election in 2016. When asked if it […]
Background measure and class size initiative poised to pass
Washington voters appear ready to pass a measure expanding background checks on gun sales and another lowering class sizes, according to a recent independent poll released this week. The statewide KCTS-Washington […]
Group accuses Lynda Wilson of ignoring voters and being rude
The Middle Class Alliance gave its stamp of approval to Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver. But that didn't stop their editorial board from first making a few comments about her opponent, Republican […]
Just call him Bob
Bob Dingethal released his first TV spot this week. His campaign declined to mention where it's being played. But here's a look: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlqfjqGmVN0&w=560&h=315] His opponent, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, has released […]
Your choice: backed by “big union bosses” or someone with a “radical past”
Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, won her 17th Legislative District seat, Position 1 by 140 votes last election. Both Stonier and her Republican challenger Lynda Wilson expect it to be another […]
Campaign highlights shooting of Vancouver Police Officer
In an effort to promote the I-594 campaign, which would expand background checks to online gun sales and private transactions, the Brady campaign is highlighting the shooting of a Vancouver […]