Money vs. history in 14th District race - Democrat Vickie Ybarra has money and momentum on her side; Republican Norm Johnson has political geography and influential backers. Neither had planned to run for the state House this year, but the surprise resignation of veteran Rep. Mary Skinner, R-Yaki...

Tight credit market is causing public bond conundrum - Public agencies are feeling the pinch caused by the nationwide credit crunch, according to a longtime financial advisor who specializes in public financial consulting. Susan Musselman of Mount Vernon, Wash., a principle in the firm Dashen Musselman, said...

More natural gas prospecting on horizon - Expect more natural gas exploration in the Columbia Basin. Recent corporate jockeying will mean drilling at least two more natural gas wells, though companies have not decided where or when. Delta Petroleum recenlty announced transactions that will result...