OLYMPIA – Idaho Gov. Butch Otter continues to “court” Washington businesses, sending personal letters to their owners that suggest they should move to the Gem State.That’s fair, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday, because the Evergreen State makes similar overtures to businesses in other states,…
OLYMPIA – Small distilleries will be able to produce more liquor under a new law that triples their maximum capacity to 60,000 gallons.The law, signed Thursday by Gov. Chris Gregoire, is a reflection of the fast growth of the Spokane's “craft” distillery, Dry Fly, which…
Democrats may be paying Dino Rossi the ultimate compliment.The guy is not a candidate against Patty Murray -- not yet, anyway, and possibly not never -- and yet they are going after him hammer and tong. Or more accurately, Web site and Twitter.The Democratic Senatorial…
OLYMPIA -- Reports of a "deal" between House and Senate Democratic leaders on the taxes and budget package appear to be greatly exaggerated.The Senate was briefly in session today, passing a bill that allows a 25 cent tax to help fund Enhanced 911 service. Democrats…
OLYMPIA -- Senators are coming back today to do more than just open the session and go right into recess. Democrats have a caucus to discuss progress on talks to figure out a tax plan that solves the problem they've had for months:Namely, that the…
OLYMPIA -- State flags will be at half-staff Monday to honor Pfc. James L. Miller of Yakima, a member of the 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team killed in Afghanistan Monday.Gov. Chris Gregoire issued the order this morning for lowering the flags. Miller, 21, died of…
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