The 47th District voters have sent two rookie legislators to Olympia for the biennial session beginning Monday and both share the optimism and trepidation of first-time lawmakers.
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King County Sheriff Sue Rahr likens her dilemma to operating a hospital.
Democratic challenger Suzan DelBene believes her work experience gives her an advantage over U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, as both 8th Congressional District candidates aim to try to create more jobs and get the economy back on track.
The Kent Chamber of Commerce had a forum Oct. 6 for the region's top political races this year at the Kent ShoWare Center.