As coronavirus spreads in Washington’s prisons, here’s what a state watchdog says needs to change
The report comes as nearly 500 incarcerated individuals or corrections staffers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Joseph O’Sullivan
Seattle Times staff reporter Joseph O’Sullivan covers state government and the Legislature.
Inslee announces phased plan to allow visits at Washington long-term care facilities amid COVID-19
The first phase in the plan allows for limited outdoor visits, as well as remote, window and compassionate-care visits.
It's Culp vs. Inslee: Race for Washington governor takes shape with newest batch of primary election results
While hundreds of thousands of votes remain to be counted, neither Republicans Joshua Freed nor Tim Eyman gave any indication they were holding out hope...
A handful of incumbents trailing narrowly in primary results state Legislature
Democrats are seeking to expand their their sizable majorities in Olympia while Republicans are trying to prevent more losses and potentially pick up some seats.
Washington was a vote-by-mail pioneer; now other states are following suit amid coronavirus VIEW
As President Trump attempts to discredit mail voting, Washington state's experience shows it can be done securely with little evidence of fraud.
Winners of this year’s Washington state Legislature races will face excruciating decisions VIEW
The new Legislature will have to tackle an $8.8-billion projected budget shortfall through 2023.
Secretary of State Kim Wyman seeks reelection as Democrats look to win a rare GOP stronghold
Cyber attacks — foreign and domestic — are an issue for secretary of state candidates.
Federal judge rejects legal challenges to Inslee’s emergency orders to curb spread of COVID-19
Cases are two of several legal attempts to halt governor's orders.