County's high court races are shaping up
Two Thurston County Superior Court commissioners, a longtime Olympia lawyer and a former state lawmaker have announced their candidacies for vacancies on the Thurston County Superior Court bench.
View ArticleOlympia Councilwoman Rogers running for county commission
Olympia City Councilwoman Karen Rogers has announced she will run for the Thurston County Board of Commissioners as a Democrat against incumbent Cathy Wolfe.</p>
View ArticleSouth Sound candidates visit altered districts; filing week near
The state’s filing week for candidates formally gets under way Monday morning. It runs all week and covers every position that could land on the fall ballot except president, which has a...
View ArticleTeacher to run for Congress
Steve Hannon, a self-described independent and teacher from Yelm, filed Monday to run in the state’s new 10th Congressional District, offering himself as an alternative to the partisanship...
View ArticleInslee makes run official, takes education theme
Democrat Jay Inslee made his run for governor official Tuesday, filing paperwork and leading a small rally for his jobs-and education-themed campaign.
View ArticleNew filings for governor, U.S. Senate, 9th and 10th congressional districts
They won’t get the attention enjoyed by the two frontrunners, but four long-shot candidates for governor have officially entered the race.</p>
View ArticleEx-Rep. Williams switches races
Brendan Williams, the former three-term state representative, filed to run in a crowded Court of Appeals race Thursday, making an abrupt turn away from a Thurston County Superior Court seat he had...
View ArticleRep. Alexander draws opponent on final day of state filing week
Longtime State Rep. Gary Alexander of Thurston County drew a challenger on the final day of filing week.</p>
View ArticleHigh turnover, big competition in state's races
This is shaping up to be one of the most competitive elections in years with high turnover in statewide offices, the congressional delegation and the Legislature.</p>
View ArticleAttorney wants Thurston judge candidate taken off the ballot
An Olympia attorney has sued in an attempt to have a candidate for Thurston County Superior Court judge removed from the ballot, saying she does not meet the state’s eligibility requirements...
View ArticleThis year, Democrats want 2nd District back
Four years ago, business interests recruited Republican Randi Becker of Eatonville to run for state Senate and win a seat from majority Democrats in the rural, libertarian-tinged 2nd Legislative...
View ArticleSchaller, Price big winners in Thurston County judge bar poll
Thurston County Court Commissioner Christine Schaller and longtime Olympia attorney Erik D. Price won by wide margins in a poll asking Thurston County Bar Association members who they preferred in two...
View ArticleSchaller's name to stay on ballot for judge race in Thurston County
A judge ruled Friday that Thurston County Court Commissioner Christine Schaller will remain on the ballot as a candidate for Superior Court judge through the Aug. 7 primary, even though she lives in...
View ArticleIn 10th, Heck holds edge in fundraising
In a campaign that could draw hard-hitting ads after the primary, wealthy Democrat Denny Heck has built a large financial advantage over five rival candidates in Washington’s new 10th...
View ArticleGOP lags in fundraising in race for 10th District
Republicans running in Washington’s 10th Congressional District lagged in fundraising over the last three months, and one candidate borrowed another $100,000 last month from a Beverly Hills...
View ArticleFour candidates in 35th District call education, jobs priorities
Job creation and education are among the top priorities for four candidates vying for an open seat in the 35th Legislative District.</p>
View ArticleCandidate’s med school post ended with bitter exit
Congressional candidate Stan Flemming, a Pierce County councilman, touts numerous public and civic accomplishments to underline his leadership skills. They include his tenure from 2007 to 2009 as...
View Article3 seek Thurston commission seat held by Wolfe
Three candidates are challenging Thurston County Commissioner Cathy Wolfe for her seat during next month’s primary election.</p>
View ArticleState budget outlook: $492 million shortfall
A new budget outlook for state government shows red ink to the tune of $492 million by June 2015 – if teachers get pay raises, public employees see an end to pay cuts, and health care costs...
View ArticleWolfe, Rogers lead commission seat contest in Thurston County
County Commissioner Cathy Wolfe appears to have made it through to the general election with Olympia Councilwoman Karen Rogers at a close second in the race for the seat Wolfe has held for three...
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