Democratic congressional candidate Darcy Burner is sitting on a boatload of cash. So far she's raised $1.2 million, while her opponent, U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, has only received $916,000 from donors. David Goldstein at Horse's Ass has more coverage. ...
'Tis the season: The News Tribune continued to roll out its series of primary endorsements today, unleashing a stunner: They're calling for a November re-match between Republican Dino Rossi and incumbent Gov. Chris Gregoire. Shocking.
To be jolly: In Idaho, 1,200 citizens submitted reports to Congress detailing how high gas prices are hurting their families. ...
Not so jolly: The Seattle Times profiles the two candidates in Seattle's bitter race for a 46th Legislative District state House seat.
No show: U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., is not the only Republican rumored to be playing hooky from the party's convention in September. According to Congress Daily, nine Republican candidates may miss the convention to campaign for dear life. ...
Department of unhappy campers: Despite the efforts of several Mercer Island residents, a King County Superior Court judge denied a request yesterday to prevent Tent City 4 from moving to the posh Eastside community. ...
Department of unhappy drivers: The Times breaks down the 520 bridge tolls, saying they "may not be welcome, but they are necessary." ...
Department of unhappy committees: Republican committee officers in the 17th Legislative District aren't too happy with alleged lady-killer Rep. Jim Dunn, R-Vancouver. Over the weekend, the committee decided not to endorse Dunn's run for re-election. ...
Department of corrections: Chris Mulick at the Tri-City Herald informs candidates when not to announce their campaigns. ...
That's the ticket: King County voters will decide in November if they want to make it harder to amend the county charter. ...
That's the wrong ticket: Oregon Republican congressional candidate Joel Haugen is angering some of his fellow party members by supporting Democrat Barack Obama for president. ...
And finally, you may have already read about how the Seattle City Council approved a plan yesterday to charge a 20-cent fee for plastic bags at grocery, drug, and convenience stores. The reason I highlight the story, however, is the accompanying photo. Apparently, The Times wanted to make sure everyone knows what a plastic bag looks like. ...
