Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers introduced a resolution Tuesday honoring former Speaker Tom Foley as "one of our country's most remarkable leaders." Not surprising, because McMorris Rodgers occupies the Eastern Washington seat Foley held for 30 years. Interesting, because McMorris Rodgers is the chairwoman of the…
Republican Larry Crouse will retire after 19 years in the Legislature, likely setting off a rush of GOP hopefuls in the Spokane Valley district. Crouse announced Tuesday he plans to retire as of Dec. 31, halfway through his current term, because of health problems that…