Politics
Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports | May 20
WASHINGTON — Foreigners leaving the country through any of the nation's 30 busiest airports would undergo mandatory fingerprinting under an amendment senators added Monday to a sweeping immigration bill.
Indoor pot production leaves giant carbon footprint | May 20
SEATTLE — Marijuana growing is not a green industry.
Supreme Court to hear public meeting prayer case | May 20
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will revisit the issue of church-state separation and decide whether a town council can begin its monthly meetings with a prayer from a Christian pastor.
Local Politics
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Inslee speaks at transportation revenue rally 1:55 p.m.
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at a rally at the Capitol in support of a transportation funding package, saying it's "crunch time" to pay for road projects and maintain existing roads and bridges. -
Indoor pot production leaves giant carbon footprint 11:41 a.m.
SEATTLE — Marijuana growing is not a green industry. -
Wolfson, Kilmer, Habib to speak at Democrats' June 8 dinner May 18
Liberal radio commentator Carl Wolfson, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer of Gig Harbor and state Rep. Cyrus Habib of Kirkland, the first Iranian-American ever elected to state office, will speak June 8 at the Clark County Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner and auction. -
Press Talk: Little support for the M&M boys? May 18
Nada. OK, that's the answer, but I should let you know the question for those not following the magical mayhem tour the M&M boys are on over at the county building. -
More than 35 candidates from local small cities file for office May 18
A former police chief, a formal-attire company owner and a man who says he was unfairly fired from his city job are among an eclectic batch of small-city candidates looking to unseat incumbents during this year's election. - more Local Politics
Politics on the Wire
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Joe Biden may be gearing up for 3rd, final run at presidency 3:25 p.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — He's sought the presidency twice before, only to fall woefully short. Now, in what many people would consider the autumn of their own lives, Joe Biden is weighing whether he'll make a third and final run. -
Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets 2:00 p.m.
WASHINGTON — New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits. -
Supreme Court to hear public meeting prayer case 11:48 a.m.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will revisit the issue of church-state separation and decide whether a town council can begin its monthly meetings with a prayer from a Christian pastor. -
Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports 11:31 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Foreigners leaving the country through any of the nation's 30 busiest airports would undergo mandatory fingerprinting under an amendment senators added Monday to a sweeping immigration bill. -
Myanmar leader making landmark White House visit 11:11 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international isolation. - more Politics on the Wire
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