Jill Biden is visiting Seattle this week
The first lady plans to visit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and attend political fundraisers in Shoreline and Mercer Island on Friday.
Jim Brunner
Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner covers state, local and regional politics.
WA court to hear case that seeks to stop ballot signature rejections
A lawsuit seeking to stop Washington counties from rejecting ballots based on supposed signature mismatches is set for a key court hearing in King County.
Loren Culp’s attorney suspended for ‘frivolous’ vote-fraud claims
An attorney for Loren Culp's 2020 gubernatorial campaign saw his license suspended for one year for false election fraud claims made in a lawsuit.
AG Bob Ferguson backs down on campaign ‘surplus’ money, files reports disclosing donors
After months of resistance, AG Bob Ferguson has relented and disclosed donors to his surplus campaign fund whose money he shifted to his gubernatorial campaign.
Kamala Harris, in Seattle, says climate crisis impact is ‘stark,’ ‘vivid’ WATCH
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Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Seattle for speech, fundraiser
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Seattle on Tuesday for a political fundraiser and a speech touting the administration's actions on climate change.
Far-right Patriot Front members sue Seattle-area man for allegedly leaking their identities
Five people linked to the white nationalist group Patriot Front are suing a Seattle area man who infiltrated and 'doxed' them, causing them to lose...
Child welfare workers push Inslee to fire head of Department of Children, Youth and Families
Workers at the Department of Youth, Children and Families are pushing a no-confidence vote on Secretary Ross Hunter, citing large caseloads and poor morale.