For new state rep Dahlquist, the calls started the day after the election

Cathy Dahlquist is mighty popular right now.

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updated 10:16 AM November 16, 2010 0

District Democrats have differing opinion of Roach endorsement

It appears not all of the Democrats in the 31st District are ready to throw their support behind incumbent Senator Pam Roach.

Following on the heels of an unexpected endorsement of Roach by "Independent Democrat" Rep. Chris Hurst, former Roach opponent Yvonne Ward and former 31st statehouse candidate Karen Willard, the 31st Legislative District Democrats have issued a press release of their own making it clear that the trio of candidates were speaking for themselves and not the party.

"...Members of the executive board of the 31st L.D. Democrats wish it known that we do not endorse Pam Roach or any Republican," reads the Oct. 1 release. "We are at a loss as to why any declared Democrat or 'Independent Dem' would do so."

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3:20 PM October 19, 2010 0

GOP pair battling for seat in Senate

Because the race for the 31st District State Senate seat between incumbent Pam Roach and challenger Matt Richardson has become so contentious and because both candidates have accused the press of favoring their opponent, The Courier-Herald opted for a question-and-answer format, allotting 150 words to each candidate on the following five questions.

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4:56 PM October 18, 2010 0

House contest has veteran and newcomer

The race for the 31st Legislative District’s Position 2 seat in the state House of Representatives offers voters a choice between a familiar face and a political newcomer.

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4:48 PM October 11, 2010 0

Write-in candidate gives voters a choice in 31st

With less than a month remaining before voters head to the polls, a new candidate has emerged in the race for the 31st district state Senate seat.

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4:06 PM October 11, 2010 0

Candidate seeks to remove website

In an election that is already shaping up to be one of the ugliest and most litigious in recent years, another aspect of the 31st District State Senate race may be headed for court.

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3:27 PM August 30, 2010 0

Races set for general election

By Kevin Hanson

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2:50 PM August 23, 2010 0

Battle for seats in the state house heats up

The race for the Position 1 seat in the House of Representatives features three candidates who have successfully run for public office, yet never served in the Legislature.

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3:38 PM August 9, 2010 0

Judge rules in favor of Roach; Richardson forced to change voter pamphlet statement

By Brian Beckley

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2:09 PM July 12, 2010 0

ECTV shows assist local voters

Those following the local political scene can benefit from a series of offerings being shown on ECTV, channel 21 in Enumclaw.

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3:06 PM October 16, 2009 0