December 16, 2023, 6:02am Columns
He is a lawyer, an author, a former congressman and now a three-term governor. But if none of those career paths had worked out for Jay Inslee, he likely could have been a salesman. Read story
November 11, 2023, 6:02am Columns
As Rep. Derek Kilmer announces that he will not seek reelection next year, the question is obvious: Can it be fixed? Read story
October 28, 2023, 6:02am Columns
“You know, he may have been right,” Biff said, metaphorically casting a line. Read story
October 21, 2023, 6:02am Columns
When it comes to politics, Washington may as well be one of those caricature maps. You know, an outline where the Seattle area inhabits two-thirds of the state’s land mass and Vancouver and Spokane are squeezed into their respective corners. Read story
September 30, 2023, 6:02am Columns
For political wonks, the addition of Leslie Lewallen makes the 2024 congressional race more interesting. And it raises questions about her policy ideas as well as the sources of her support. Read story
September 23, 2023, 6:02am Columns
There won’t be a rivalry trophy or a guaranteed trip to a prestigious bowl game or an official conference championship on the line. Read story
September 16, 2023, 6:02am Greg Jayne
It might as well have been a story about Washington. Because the issues and the concerns and the divisions that are rankling Eastern Oregon are prevalent in this state, as well. Read story
September 9, 2023, 6:02am Columns
A year after a political campaign that drew national attention, the message remains the same. Read story
September 2, 2023, 6:20am Columns
With a new school year beginning, a little thought exercise is in order. Because, goodness knows, we need to do some thinking about public education. Read story
August 19, 2023, 6:02am Columns
What does it do? What has it done? How can average Americans assess the Inflation Reduction Act aside from the partisan rancor that infects political discussions? Read story
