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.
Jim Brunner
Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner covers state, local and regional politics.
Kamala Harris, in Seattle, says climate crisis impact is ‘stark,’ ‘vivid’ WATCH
The vice president said we are seeing the effects of climate change "in real time," while touting the Biden administration's investments in clean energy.
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.
Jayapal says blowback from calling Israel a ‘racist state’ reveals ‘double standard’
Rep. Jayapal, D-Seattle, faces continued criticism for calling Israel “a racist state” — but argued some of the blowback is meant to stifle legitimate debate.
Former U.S. attorney to run for WA attorney general
Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown has jumped into the race for WA Attorney General, vying with fellow Democrat, state Sen. Manka Dhingra.
Court upholds protective order against lobbyist who stalked WA lawmaker
Lobbyist Cody Arledge was banned from the state Capitol and required to wear an ankle monitor after harassing state Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline.