STATE POLITICS ► In today’s Yakima H-R — Democrat Jay Inslee throws hat into gubernatorial ring — Hours after announcing his candidacy for governor in...
STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS: ► In Sunday’s Olympian — Two-year budget includes about 1,300 fewer state jobs — The budgeted jobs will be the fewest since...
HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS: ► In today’s News Tribune — College Board won’t extend layoff authority — Washington’s two-year colleges won’t be able to fast-track faculty...
MORE T.S.A. NEWS: ► Right here at The Stand — AFGE elected as union by TSA screeners! — Transportation Security Administration employees across the country...
LOCAL NEWS: ► In today’s Tri-City Herald — Tri-Cities Community Health workers ready to go on strike — Workers at Tri-Cities Community Health in Pasco...
LOCAL NEWS: ► In today’s Seattle Times — Cherry Point coal terminal completes long-range plan, benefits Whatcom County (column by Ken Oplinger and Chris Johnson)...
LOCAL NEWS: ► In today’s (Longview) Daily News — ILWU to meet with international EGT partners — The top three officials of the International Longshore...
STATE REVENUE NEWS: ► In today’s Seattle Times — State economist forecasts reserve revenue strain — Most of the state’s projected budget reserves were wiped...
STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS: ► In today’s Seattle Times — State moves closer to privatizing liquor — Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill opening the door...
RESPECT AT WALMART: ► In today’s NY Times — Walmart workers try the non-union route — After numerous failed attempts to unionize Walmart stores, the United...