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Thanks for the memories | Roegner
It has been my privilege to write the “Inside Politics” column for the past 15 years.
Bob Roegner
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Prosecutor candidates: Different support groups, similar priorities | Roegner
Both candidates for King County prosecutor — Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell — want a crime-free county.
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A closer look at the secretary of state race | Roegner
The candidates for Washington’s secretary of state are an interesting batch.
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Election outlook in the 30th and 47th Legislative Districts | Roegner
In the 30th Legislative District, Republican Ashli Tagoai will face Democrat Kristine Reeves in one race, with Reeves…
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Supreme Court should add justices and term limits | Roegner
In a bipartisan report from legal scholars to President Joe Biden that examines the work of the U.S.…
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Local political implications in the Roe v. Wade decision | Roegner
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, there is now a new relationship between…
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The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner
Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…
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Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner
One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…
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What new gun laws may mean for Washington state | Roegner
In response to mass gun violence in the nation, a bipartisan group of Senators could provide the state…
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Jan. 6 investigation fallout reaches Washington state politics | Roegner
The reaction to the public airing of the events of Jan. 6, 2021, from the investigation into the…
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Inslee won’t be on the ballot this year, but he’ll be the target | Roegner
The last time Gov. Jay Inslee ran for re-election was in 2020, and he defeated Republican Loren Culp…
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What are lawmakers doing to stop gun violence? | Roegner
A gunman recently massacred 19 children and two teachers with a legally-obtained AR-15-style rifle at Robb Elementary School…
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Closer look at South King County legislative candidates | Roegner
There is plenty of excitement ahead in South King County legislative races this election season.
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The importance of independence in police investigations | Roegner
There have been many people of color harmed by police officers. While all are investigated, one of the…
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Public needs to hear and see both candidates for King County prosecutor | Roegner
There are bigger races than the race for King County prosecutor, such as U.S. Senate or Congress, and…
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Another look at our complicated relationship with Boeing | Roegner
Boeing is planning to move again. But it is farther east rather than back here.
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Supreme Court’s draft to overturn Roe v. Wade sparks uproar in WA | Roegner
The Supreme Court appeared divided and also shaken by its private deliberations appearing on the front page of…
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Behind the appointment of King County’s new sheriff | Roegner
King County Executive Dow Constantine had three finalists to choose from when he decided who the next sheriff…
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Police misconduct is getting expensive for taxpayers | Roegner
More cities and counties are avoiding trials and settling with the families of those who died at the…
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Did we end the mask mandate too soon in WA? | Roegner
Philadelphia recently became the first U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate. But it may not be…