Glen Stockwell, a Ritzville businessman, is running for the 9th District seat in the state House.

The elephant vs. the bull moose.

Doc Hastings has drawn an enthusiastic young Democratic challenger this election, a man who combines refreshing idealism with practical ideas and hard work.

Washington voters face a clear choice in the U.S. Senate race.

Franklin County Treasurer Tiffany Coffland is facing her first challenger after five years in office.

The underlying argument behind Initiative 1082 -- that the state's worker compensation system could benefit from a little competition -- certainly is compelling.

The Legislature plugged a budget hole last year with chewing gum. It's not a good fix.

Unlike a lot of the feel-good measures that end up on statewide ballots, Referendum 52 at least includes a way to pay for itself.

Our state Constitution allows anyone accused of a crime to be released on bail, unless the charge is aggravated murder.

Power costs more if you buy it from Franklin County PUD than any of its neighboring providers.