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Elections '08
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What to do about soaring energy prices? Posted 7/17, 04:51 PM

Election 2008
How state spending rose $8 billion under Gregoire
Since Christine Gregoire was elected governor, state spending has increased $8 billion — a 31 percent increase in the two-year general-fund budget. Gregoire says the state is investing in what matters most: education, health care, public safety. Her Republican challenger, Dino Rossi, says she's spent more than we can afford.
UPDATE - 11:00 PM
Obama breakfasts with troops in Kabul | Election 2008
UPDATE - 10:55 PM
Iraqi leader: US should leave as soon as possible
UPDATE - 09:55 PM
Obama has breakfast with troops in Afghan capital
Gore pushes environment with activist bloggers
At the Democrats' party, a Pentecostal minister
McCain paying down primary funds in advance of cap
For better or worse, McCain wedded to town halls
Today on the presidential campaign trail
McCain, Conan agree: Age jokes getting old
Friday, July 18
Al Gore makes push to end nation's fossil-fuel addiction | Close-up
Michelle Obama brings change message to Seattle fundraiser | Election 2008
Obama campaign raises $52M in June | Election 2008
Cops return medical-marijuana files taken in raid — but not the pot
Sound Transit light-rail proposal may make fall ballot
King County may have to shut some public-health clinics
USDA, wildlife group must compromise in grazing case, Judge orders
FDA declares it's OK to eat tomatoes again
State Supreme Court narrows probable-cause grounds in pot case
U.S. could return diplomats to Iran
Army shoots live pigs for medical drill
Thursday, July 17
Bush claims privilege to withhold CIA leak records
Environmentalists sue EPA for cleaner water rules
Gore: Carbon-free electricity in 10 years doable
Judge clears way for first Guantanamo Bay trial
Witness tells how US taxes evaded abroad
Bush hails spirit, compassion of former spokesman
DC residents start applying for gun permits
Respectful reception for McCain at NAACP | Campaign Notebook
Senate OKs bill to triple anti-AIDS funding | Capital Watch
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Local:
Candidate profile: Dave Reichert
Candidate profile: Darcy Burner
Candidate profile: Christine Gregoire
National:
Democratic candidates at a glance (PDF)
Republican candidates at a glance (PDF)
Important dates in the race (PDF)
Latest entry:
Rossi on KING 5's Up Front (7/18, 04:04 PM)

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