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The video is 22 minutes long, but takes a great, easy to understand look at the biggest races in WA state this fall...Governor, SPI, and explains what the Game Of Thrones thing going on in Olympia is.

At first glance it appears a wide margin. But you have to consider the splintered GOP vote. Five different candidates were vying (reasonable chance) to get the nod.

A wide group of GOP candidates does appear to be watering down Republican effort.

It began with a handful, then people continually rolling in with flags, hats banners and signs. Warm reception we saw from traffic. Honks, waves, thumbs up, and a biker busting eardrums with waves and throttle. And, no counter protesters.

In medicine we focus on the greatest need to provide life-sustaining care...Government needs to function the same way.

Washington has been one of the most closely contested states between the two Democratic front runners.

West Richland officials are very happy as the bond election has now been certified, and that city will now get its new police station. As of Tuesday evening, the Benton County Auditor certified that all of the 2,644 ballots returned had been counted...

The official letter of announcement was released Thursday, one of the long-time Tri-City funeral directors will be running. Curtis McGary, who is part of the team at Mueller's Funeral Home, issued his statement. Current Coroner Dan Blasdel was in the spotlight a couple of years ago during the much discussed Zambrano shooting...

Although Rep. Larry Haler will finish out the rest of his term, which ends December 31st, his position will be open due to his 'retirement' from the Washington State Legislature. Shortly after his announcement Tuesday that he will not seek re-election, Kennewick City Councilman Matt Boehnke announced he will file to run for the position this year...

There's still a lot of ballots to be counted, but early indications show the balance of power in WA state might be shifting in the Senate.