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

By the Herald editorial staff

Incumbents in the two races for the Benton County Commission would have been knocked out in the primary by fellow Republicans under the old rules.

This editorial board has long opposed public agencies building cash reserves beyond the minimum needed for a fiscally responsible nest egg.

Advocates for the Hermiston School District make a convincing case for spending nearly $70 million on new schools.

Pretend you have a lot of money to manage. A whole lot -- say $287 billion -- enough for the entire state of Washington.