Opinion
Challenges lie ahead for Inslee’s new campaign | THE PETRI DISH
Gov. Jay Inslee is beginning the last year of his first term with every expectation of winning re-election…
Opinion
Unpredictable at the national level, but here, not so much | Jerry Cornfield
This wasn’t a very good year for many of the nation’s venerable pollsters and pundits as they got…
Opinion
I-732 advances amid friendly fire | THE PETRI DISH
A not-so-funny thing happened on the long march to save Washington from the damaging undulations of climate change.…
Opinion
School funding plan? See you next year | THE PETRI DISH
Eight lawmakers entrusted with drafting a school funding plan in line with the tenets of the state constitution…
Opinion
Inslee pushes for limits on carbon pollution emissions | THE PETRI DISH
Nothing like a few days away from the office to get one’s spirit rejuvenated and energy recharged. For…
Opinion
Murray comfortable on sidelines during House Speaker scrum | THE PETRI DISH
These days, Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray isn’t surprised to get a text from the man who may…
Opinion
Bill continues to climb for Legislature | THE PETRI DISH
Fines are mounting against the state for not having a plan to ensure public schools are adequately funded.
Opinion
Democrats reload for Inslee’s next opponent | THE PETRI DISH
The decision of state Sen. Andy Hill to not take on Gov. Jay Inslee in 2016 forced the…
Opinion
Charter school trouble | THE PETRI DISH
Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.
Opinion
Gov. Jay Inslee and a presidential run | THE PETRI DISH
Gov. Jay Inslee isn’t making plans to run for president in 2016. But a onetime political adviser is…
News
Presidential talk in both Washingtons | THE PETRI DISH
Whether The Donald gets a chance to make good on his campaign’s Make America Great Again motto won’t…
Opinion
Jay Inslee: America’s most frustrated governor? | THE PETRI DISH
These days Jay Inslee might be America’s most frustrated governor. And we may soon find out how much…
Opinion
Life under the cloud | THE PETRI DISH
When the state’s duly elected auditor disappears while in office does anyone notice beyond the shadow of the…