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Four candidates are running for the seat, currently held by State Rep. Drew MacEwen.

Kitsap voters in all districts will see a primary ballot thanks to several candidates lining up for a handful of offices.

A Republican has filed to run against law enforcement veteran John Gese; candidates have until Friday to file.

The number of stolen cars in the state is surging, say law enforcement officials, who argue curbs on cops pursuits is behind the trend.

Lord knows, I love a naming contest: Washington State Department of Transportation put out a call last week for Washingtonians to name the fourth member of their Tow Plow squad (a tow plow is a trailer attached to the back of a snowplow; it clears ice and snow from the street). The contest closes on March 18, after which WSDOT will set up a "March Madness style voting contest," starting with 16 of the top...

Sheldon, who first came to Olympia in 1990, was praised for his independent streak.

Money was approved to begin a Gorst fix, modernize West Sound Technical Skills Center, make pedestrian improvements on the Warren Avenue Bridge and more

The Washington State Legislature is closing up shop today: Democrats in the Legislature expect to wrap up work between 7 and 8 pm, which will mark the fifth year in a row that lawmakers turned in their work on time — the last time that happened was 1899. Right now the House is at east until 7 pm. The Senate's now heading to the floor to vote on bills that would give businesses a B&O...

Mar. 10—OLYMPIA — A pair of key Washington lawmakers, one from a new generation and one from the old guard, wont run for reelection this year.

A bill to create a cap-and-trade program in Washington state cleared the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee on Feb. 25.