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Pierce County voters could set state direction with Senate choice in 28th District
Meet the Key Districts: Two familiar names are slugging it out in a race where the Republican incumbent may look safer than he is.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Report: Inaction on transportation is costing each WA driver $1,000+ a year
A business group says better roads, highways and bridges would bring more jobs while reducing the waste of time and fuel in traffic jams.
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Senate race in Snohomish County could be close
A Republican challenger came close to equaling Democratic Sen. Steve Hobbs' vote total in the primary, but his campaign has generated relatively little in donations.
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Pam Roach cleared of ethics charges on 2013 trip abroad
No violations by the Republican senator, who faced a sharp election challenge from a fellow Republican.
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Democrats' Senate hopes ride on a former Bellingham council member
Meet the Key Districts: In the state's northwest corner, the two parties are slugging it out over a seat that could be key to controlling the state Senate.