Brown considers run

If the reaction from the 20–25 people gathered at Cheney's Mason Jar last Saturday to hear Lisa Brown speak is any indication, it should be obvious to the former state legislator and current Washington State University-Spokane chancellor what decision people, at least fellow Democrats, want her to make about running for a congressional seat.

"Lisa Brown is here," Cheney City Councilwoman Teresa Overhauser said by way of introduction. "I am hopeful you will all join with me in asking her to run."

The comment met with rousing applause as Brown, who represented the 3rd legislative district in Spo...