Republican Dino Rossi piles up cash advantage over Democrats
The campaign donations came between Sept. 21, when Dino Rossi announced his candidacy at a GOP dinner, and Sept. 30, the close of the third...
Jim Brunner
Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner covers state, local and regional politics.
Seattle leaders look to push ‘refresh’ button with Amazon
In a letter, some Seattle-area officials are calling for “a new relationship” to “realign how we live and work with you in our community.” They...
Cary Moon: Urbanist, waterfront activist touts vision for city, faces questions about résumé, accomplishments VIEW
Seattle mayoral candidate Cary Moon has won praise as an articulate urbanist and activist who crusaded against Seattle’s waterfront tunnel. But a look at her...
Podcast: Reporter Lynda Mapes on our missing martens and salmon, and a fish-farming disaster
Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes joins The Overcast to talk about a spate of Pacific Northwest calamities - too many Atlantic farmed salmon and...
Seattle police recover Subaru fired on Sunday night by officers in Eastlake
Police officers were approaching the car on foot when the suspects backed the vehicle toward them. The officers shot at the car, which sped away.
Seattle police recover Subaru fired on by officers in Eastlake
Police officers were approaching the car on foot when the suspects backed the vehicle toward them. The officers shot at the car, which sped away.
Podcast: Former state GOP chair Chris Vance on ditching the party and joining a centrist movement
On Episode 55 of The Overcast, reporter Jim Brunner talks with Chris Vance about his decision to quit the Republican Party over revulsion with President...
Podcast: Bruce Harrell on his brief mayoralty, why he never called on Ed Murray to resign
Seattle City Council President Bruce Harrell talks about his few days as mayor, his flurry of executive orders, and why he never publicly called for...
State Sen. Dino Rossi says he’s running for 8th District seat to replace Rep. Reichert
The Washington State Republican Party said Dino Rossi made the announcement about running for the 8th District seat during the party's annual dinner.
Podcast: Amazon plans second headquarters and Ed Murray resigns as Seattle mayor
In any other week, Amazon's HQ2 announcement might have continued to dominate the local political scene. This week, however, Seattle’s mayor resigned. We discuss both...