Voters in West Richland and the outlying areas of Fire District 4 have a chance to launch their own ambulance service instead of relying on distant jurisdictions.

It's difficult in this economic climate to say "yes" to a new tax, but it's nearly impossible to say "no" to safer communities.

John McCain's life story is far different than Barack Obama's, but they both are inspirational.

The Herald has supported Chris Gregoire in every campaign she has ever run for public office.

Pasco attorney George Fearing is running an aggressive campaign in the 4th Congressional District.

Even if Initiative 985 could accomplish what it sets out to do -- reduce traffic congestion in the Puget Sound region -- it's a bad deal for Eastern Washington.

Democrats in the expansive 15th Legislative District are fielding a pair of colorful challengers from the little town of White Salmon.

Our recommendation to voters in the 9th Legislative District is to stick with the status quo.

The two races in the 8th District look like polar opposites from our perspective.

By the Herald editorial staff