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King County Democratic Chair Rich Erwin and 45th LD Democratic Chair Ken Albinger released the following joint statement regarding the passing of Senator Andy Hill (R-45th District). “We are grieved to hear of the passing of Senator Andy Hill. Senator Hill was a devoted father, parishioner, state lawmaker, and community leader entrusted by his caucus…

You are invited to join us for the “Spirit of King County” Volunteer Awards and Reception Saturday, November 8th, from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm at the Washington Athletic Club. This is an evening not to be missed! Register NOW. Through sharing their time, talent, and treasure, our volunteers dedicate thousands of hours each year…

The agenda for our August 25 Executive Board meeting (7 PM, Renton Carpenters’ Hall) will include consideration of: Additional endorsements for the general election (note that per KCDCC Bylaws 11.3, the only candidates who may moved for endorsement this meeting are those whose questionnaires were received by Tuesday, August 18; this particular rule cannot be…

Ethics board: ‘Substantial’ belief McMorris Rodgers misused funds An independent congressional ethics board found “substantial reason” to believe Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), the fourth-ranking House Republican, improperly used official funds for campaign activities. The full findings of the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) were made public for the first time on Monday by the House…

Unions that used to strike: ILWU faces tough choices, none good In early July, 120 mostly poor and immigrant port truckers set up picket lines at three trucking companies in LA-Long Beach Harbor, extending their longstanding campaign to unionize. The next day, workers from the powerful and historically militant International Longshore and Warehouse Union honored the truckers’ picket by…