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President Donald Trump changed the national political landscape. Both political parties have internal divisions with the resulting need to pause for reflection as they are… Continue reading
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With Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announcing she is not running for re-election, she makes the fourth in the past five Seattle mayors to not run… Continue reading
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The 2021 session of the Legislature has kicked off with virtual participation in deference to the coronavirus. Leadership of each legislative session usually comes from… Continue reading
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There are 281 cities that belong to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and their mayors and councilmembers are articulate representatives of the public they… Continue reading
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In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all the House members can get home to… Continue reading
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As Will Rogers used to say, “I only know what I read in the paper.” For most of the year, I write about serious topics… Continue reading
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Even though all the election results showed him losing, President Donald Trump has said “the only way I lose is if the election is rigged”… Continue reading
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The 1960s were about Black people getting the right to vote, and we thought equality would naturally follow. Unfortunately, the process of inclusion has moved… Continue reading
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Why not call a special session of the Legislature? That question has come up several times through out the past year, usually by Republicans due… Continue reading
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell switched to campaign mode a few weeks ago and has raised about $19,000 toward his re-election next year. Ferrell has… Continue reading
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When you picture the Washington state Legislature, it usually looks like mostly white males. But that is in the process of changing. When the Legislature… Continue reading
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In a referendum on President Donald Trump, voters nationwide turned out big and made Joe Biden President-elect. Biden won’t have an easy job as there… Continue reading
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More learning and understanding is needed by City Hall.
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A look at statewide offices in Washington.
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Legislative races and King County Charter amendments to watch.
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The election could get even stranger.
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List of candidates has been narrowed from 24 to 5.