Politics Is there a tent big enough to hold recreational and medical pot users? Alison Holcomb at a hearing in February. by John Stang / April 17, 2013
Politics House transportation bill supports Columbia River bridge with light rail Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber during a 2011 press conference to discuss plans for a new bridge across the Columbia River. by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Senate stops Democrats' play on DREAM, Reproductive Parity bills Mayor Ed Murray, front, takes part in a ride to celebrate the launch of a bike-share program. by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Hospital tax may need some doctoring Harborview Medical Center by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Ed Murray maneuvers to force reproductive parity, DREAM votes The Democratic leader hopes to employ a rarely used parliamentary maneuver. by John Stang / April 16, 2013
Politics Washington's budget: How do we get to shared realism from here? The Senate and House have released their official budgets. Now begins the closed-door bargaining. by John Stang / April 14, 2013
Politics House Democrats push home their budget proposal Pointed rhetoric but no surprises as the Legislature prepares for behind-the-scenes negotiations. by John Stang / April 12, 2013
Politics Survival of the fittest: Both sides prep for state budget battle Sen. Don Benton of Vancouver discusses bills scheduled for committee review with staffer Alison Mendiola. by John Stang / April 11, 2013
Politics House Democratic budget emphasizes education State Rep. Reuven Carlyle, leading proponent of the current tax reform proposals by John Stang / April 10, 2013
Politics Sen. Tom gets into blame game over a failed bill Ed Murray, left, and Rodney Tom chat after a pre-session discussion of legislative issues. by John Stang / April 9, 2013
