Washington state Gov. Chris Gregoire all but promises more money to revitalize gorgeous downtown Yakima. ...
But the governor is also pissed at the newest ad campaign from the Dino Rossi-backing Building Industry Association of Washington. ...
Speaking of special interests, Northwest Progressive reports that Oregon's own special interest PAC groups are keen on getting into Washington state politics. ...
Can't read poll numbers? Jonathan Golob at The Stranger pens a "poll numbers for dummies" post. ...
Can't make money? Well, neither can Washington. The state's 2007-09 revenue prediction took a $49.6 million dive, reports the Office of Financial Management. Chris Mulick of the Tri-City Herald has live coverage of the story. ...
Can't stop believin'? Tim Eyman turns in signatures for his "traffic congestion relief fund" initiative today. ...
Can't believe their ears: Four Oregon Democrats take Democratic former U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Furse to task for endorsing Republican Sen. Gordon Smith for re-election. ...
Can't believe it: BlueOregon's Jeff Alworth attempts to bust the myth behind "trickle-down economics." ...
Steakhouse brawl: David Goldstein of Horse's Ass gives a first-person account of his debate with conservative uber-strategist Grover Norquist in an Outback Steakhouse Monday. ...
White House shawls: The Stranger's newest guest blogger documents First Lady fashion throughout the years, including the woman he hopes will become the next White House party planner. ...
