Politics House wants to protect students, parents on tuition GOP and Democrats unite to fight Rodney Tom's plan to erase parents' ability to save for state college tuition through a state program. But the House effort carries a price tag. by John Stang / January 31, 2013
Politics Sharp elbows, fast moves: Legislature rolls forward Sen. Janea Holmquist Newbry by John Stang / January 31, 2013
Politics Should hospitals be free to expand? Sen. Don Benton of Vancouver discusses bills scheduled for committee review with staffer Alison Mendiola. by John Stang / January 29, 2013
Politics Family leave provokes fight in state Senate The Barfield family by John Stang / January 28, 2013
Politics Meet Don Benton, state Senate bill-monger Senator Don Benton, R-Vancouver. by John Stang / January 24, 2013
Politics The Oly 'Animal House' frat face-off Sen. Rodney Tom (lower left) listens during a conversation on the Senate floor with Ed Murray. by John Stang / January 24, 2013
Politics Inslee focuses on Yakima irrigation project The governor says his first push will create jobs in Eastern Washington, help farmers and even respond to climate change. by John Stang / January 24, 2013
Politics Powerful congressman demands Hanford answers Work on Hanford's glassification plant (2010) by John Stang / January 21, 2013