What a Biden administration might mean for Washington
Many Washington state public policy experts say the economic stimulus plan being presented by the Democrats in Washington, D.C., will benefit the state, along with...
Jim Brunner
Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner covers state, local and regional politics.
Can Republican Reps. Dan Newhouse and Jaime Herrera Beutler survive their Trump impeachment votes?
U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse won praise for their votes to impeach President Donald Trump, but now they're facing backlash from Washington...
How Seattle reacted as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in
In Seattle and Olympia, there was a mostly low key reaction to the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the COVID-19 pandemic and...
‘Powerhouse duo’ of Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell gain clout as Biden era begins
The 50-50 split in the U.S. Senate propels Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell to powerful committee chair positions. Their ascension and combined seniority...
Loren Culp drops election fraud lawsuit after Washington state threatens legal sanctions
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp has dropped his lawsuit against the state claiming fraud in the November election that he lost to Gov. Jay...
Washington state lawmakers hear testimony on bill to ban chokeholds, other police tactics
Washington lawmakers are taking up a sweeping proposal to ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants and other aggressive police tactics. Some law-enforcement groups are raising objections.
Washington Legislature convenes amid protests, heavy security VIEW
Amid protests and heavy security, Washington's 2021 Legislative session was called to order Monday.
Washington Legislature to convene amid safety concerns in largely virtual session VIEW
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers have arranged Zoom-powered proceedings, with a limited number of legislators allowed at any one time on the House and Senate...
Gov. Jay Inslee joins Washington state’s congressional Democrats in calling for Trump’s ouster
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and the state's congressional Democrats are calling for the removal of President Trump from office before his term ends Jan. 20.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal describes sheltering in place as mob breaks into Capitol VIEW
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle, witnessed guns drawn and heard shots fired as supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, clashing with police and disrupting...