Politics & Government

Week in Review: Aug. 6 - 11

A look back at the top stories from the past week.

Monday, Aug. 6

Camping Spotlight: Lyre River Campground, Olympic Peninsula

On an August weekend in 2009, we were heading to the lush, beautiful Ozette Loop Trail in Olympic National Park, which starts in coastal forest and winds its way (often on boardwalk trails) to a pristine stretch of driftwood-strewn beach.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

McKenna To Face Inslee For Governor's Seat and Other Early State Executive Primary Results

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Surprising no one, voters will pick between Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna and former Democratic Congressman Jay Inslee in the Nov. 6 general election.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Caught on Video: Woodinville Homeowner Shares Images of Attempted Break-in, Theft

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A Woodinville man contacted police early Wednesday after a pair of men attempted to break into his home at about  8:15 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 9

New Developer Throws Hat into Woodinville "Wine Village" Ring

Mark Shark of Bellevue-based Taylor Development appeared at last Tuesday's city council meeting to put a human face to the local development company interested in developing the 24-acre site once owned by MJR development.

Friday, Aug. 10

Thai Food and People Watching in Woodinville

We had just come back from a camping trip and were covered in campfire dust and dirt. The plan was to go out Saturday morning in Pierce County, but we realized Friday that we didn't have any coupons for a breakfast spot out there. Darn.

Saturday, Aug. 11

Romney Selects Ryan as Running Mate: What Do You Think?

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney  that his running mate for vice president will be U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.


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