Local debate watch party at The Washington Center

What: Residents can watch the final presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama on a big screen, then share their thoughts about the results.

BIAW puts $4.1 million in fund

The Building Industry Association of Washington poured $4.1 million into its ChangePAC political committee just before a limit took effect Tuesday that caps such contributions at $5,000.

Owen, opponent promise balance

Lieutenant governor isn't exactly the highest-profile job in state government.

State voting to be highest in 60 years

High voter turnout has long been predicted for the Nov. 4 election in Washington, but Secretary of State Sam Reed now says officially it'll be the highest in 60 years - at 83 percent.

Rasmussen race tightest in 2nd Dist.

State Sen. Marilyn Rasmussen is in her biggest fight for re-election in years against Randi Becker, a Republican medical administrator who wants to improve transportation and bring new energy to the rural 2nd Legislative District seat.