I have volunteered on the Goldmark campaign in Okanogan County, where I live, and have read comments about the noticeable lack of media coverage for his campaign in the Spokesman Review, Spokane's main newspaper.
One of the reasons may be James P. and Wanda Cowles personal contributions to Cathy McMorris in 2005 & 2006, which total $6,300.00. See Campaignmoney.com. James P. Cowles was President of Cowles Publishing Co. from 1992 to 2001, when it was handed over to his niece, Betsey Cowles, though she appreciates his continued support. See Spokesman Review March 24, 2001.
Perhaps that is why one of the hottest races in the country is being ignored by an ignoble newspaper.