The Association of State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce is honored to host:

Debate for Governor Produced by KCTS 9 and KYVE 47, in collaboration with the Yakima Herald Republic, on Tuesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm

YAKIMA—The Association of Washington State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (AWSHCC), KCTS 9, KYVE 47, and the Yakima Herald-Republic will present a live, one-hour gubernatorial debate between (D) and Rob McKenna (R) from the Yakima Convention Center. The candidates will answer questions posed by a panel of journalists including KCTS 9’s Enrique Cerna and the Yakima Herald Republic’s Frank Purdy and Leah Ward. Enrique Cerna will moderate the debate. Inslee and McKenna will also be given “challenge cards” where they can directly challenge or rebut something stated by their opponent. Viewers may submit questions for the candidates prior to the debate by visiting www.awshcc.com, yakimaherald.com/askthecandidates, or by email to [email protected]. “As hosts of this debate, we invite the general public to join us for what is shaping up to be one of the most interesting and intense US gubernatorial races,” said Cris Guillen, AWSHCC President and CEO. “We are pleased to have Attorney General Rob McKenna and former Congressman Jay Inslee here in Yakima, one of the areas most affected by critical state and federal issues such as immigration reform, affordable healthcare, cuts in education funding, and the great recession.” “This is one of the country’s most closely watched gubernatorial races,” said KCTS 9 President and CEO Maurice “Moss” Bresnahan. “Washingtonians need to hear more from each candidate about their positions on the crucial issues that affect all of us. KCTS 9 is proud to present this debate, which will allow the citizens of Washington State, and central Washington in particular, to have their concerns directly addressed by the two candidates.” The gubernatorial debate is the final segment of the 2012 AWSHCC Annual Conference, which will also feature a debate between the Attorney General candidates Bob Ferguson (D) and (R) earlier in the day. “The race for Attorney General between these two highly qualified candidates is very close and is also receiving national attention,” said Tadeo Saenz-Thompson, Central WA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board. For more information on the conference, contact Marti Castillo, 206-818-8907. Tickets to the gubernatorial debate will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis after September 17, by contacting KYVE 47, the Yakima Herald-Republic, and the AWSHCC. Vote 2012: Debate for Governor will air live Tuesday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. on KCTS 9 in and KYVE 47 in Yakima. The debate will also air live on KSPS, KWSU, KTNW, and Northwest Public Radio. The program, like all KCTS 9 local productions, will be available via Comcast Video On Demand after its initial broadcast, and will be available for streaming and viewing online at www.awshcc.com, KCTS9.org and the yakimaherald.com. Streaming will also be available at all AWSHCC affiliated organization websites. Funding for this program has been made possible in part by AARP, the Floyd and Delores Jones Foundation, and KCTS 9 and KYVE 47 members. Funding for the AWSHCC Annual Conference was made possible by ATT. # # # About AWSHCC Incorporated in October 2007, the AWSHCC was created to support the interests of local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Professional Organizations and their members throughout Washington State. Visit www.awshcc.com.

About KYVE 47 KYVE 47 has served Yakima and Central Washington, a region with a population of more than 250,000 residents, since its founding as a community-supported public television station in 1962. Since 1994, KCTS Television has held the license for KYVE.

About KCTS 9 KCTS 9 brings quality public television programming to 2.6 million viewers each week in Western and Central Washington State, British Columbia and across Canada. To watch or learn more about any of our programs, visit KCTS9.org.

About the Yakima Herald-Republic The Yakima Herald-Republic, now in its 109th year, is Central Washington’s leading daily newspaper and the publisher of a diverse portfolio of products, including the Spanish-language weekly El Sol de Yakima. Visit yakimaherald.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Marti Castillo Meeting and Events Solutions 206-818-8907