Political Beat
Crist wins progressives' endorsement
Olympia peace candidate Cheryl Crist has won the endorsement of the Washington State Progressive Caucus in her campaign for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Candidates seeking the backing of the caucus […]
Pridemore, Heck split labor support
State Sen. Craig Pridemore came out swinging last week with a declaration that he supports the Employee Free Choice Act. A top priority of organized labor also known as "card […]
Unopposed Hansen wins mayor’s nod
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 […]
Unopposed Hansen wins mayor's nod
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 […]
Benton says he’s in, Rossi or no
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, […]
Benton says he's in, Rossi or no
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, […]
Peck gas station wins perfect score
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 […]
Jacks named to collaborative-government group
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 […]
Benton plays the Viagra card
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 […]
Rivers leads 18th District pack
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 […]