Criminal trial begins in Sheriff Ed Troyer’s false-reporting case VIEW
Prosecutors and defense lawyers gave sharply contrasting accounts of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer's confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier.
Jim Brunner
Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner covers state, local and regional politics.
Where voter turnout was highest, lowest in WA midterm elections
Turnout in the Nov. 8 midterm reached about 64% in Washington, down from 72% in the midterm in 2018.
Lawsuit seeks to stop disqualification of WA ballots for signature mismatches
The lawsuit seeks to end the practice of invalidating mail ballots in Washington based on mismatched signatures, contending the practice is error-prone and arbitrary.
Jury selection begins in trial of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer
Because of high public interest, the trial of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer will be streamed live on the Pierce County District Court website.
Patty Murray likely to be first female Senate president pro tem, 3rd in line for presidency
The six-term Democrat is also likely to chair the Appropriations Committee, giving her great sway over spending and the ability to steer it to Washington...
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez defeats Republican Joe Kent in WA House race
The win sends a Democrat to Congress from a district that has long been Republican.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez edges near win over Republican Joe Kent
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads Republican Joe Kent in WA's final undecided congressional race, leaving Democrats poised for a surprise House pickup.
Rep. Kim Schrier wins reelection, defeating Republican Matt Larkin
Congresswoman Kim Schrier won a third term, defeating a GOP challenger in Washington's 8th District, and bolstering Democrats' chances of maintaining a majority.
Gluesenkamp Perez, Schrier maintain leads in WA congressional races
Democrats Kim Schrier and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez maintained leads over GOP opponents Matt Larkin & Joe Kent in a pair of unresolved WA congressional races.
Takeaways from election night in WA: Patty Murray cruises, Joe Kent bets on late surge WATCH
Election deniers lose legislative seats. Republicans hope for late vote counts to turn key U.S. House races. Here’s a look at Tuesday’s midterms in Washington.