Republican State Sen. Andy Hill: I’m not running for Governor

State Sen. Andy Hill, R-Redmond, many Republicans’ hope as their most viable 2016 challenger to Gov. Jay Inslee, said Friday in a message to friends that he won’t seek the state’s highest office. “I believe strongly that this state lacks leadership and that we desperately need a new voice and new direction and, while I also believe it is a great time politically to undertake this effort, I’ve decided it would not be best for the Hill family at this time.” Stat