This Washington

"Coup" Caucus Takes Over

State senate Democrats say new "majority coalition" doesn't represent Washington voters.

01/14/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

Session Begins with "Divisive" Prayer

The 2013 legislative session launches with a prayer that includes a not-so-veiled slap at last year's marriage equality law.

01/14/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

This Washington

Three Democrats Take Top Committee Spots in Republican-Controlled Senate

01/14/2013 By Josh Feit

This Washington

The Legislative Session: Week One

A look at the week ahead in the state capital.

01/14/2013 By Niki Reading

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Session Obsession

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring Rodney Tom's credibility, Dow Constantine's pick, Bruce Harrell's announcement, and lots more.

01/14/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs: Justifiable Homicide and Corrupt Institutions

Our daily roundup.

01/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One Question for Republican State Senator Randi Becker

The Democrats have singled out state senator Randi Becker as Exhibit A in the case that the so-called Coalition Caucus is a cover for a partisan takeover. Are they right?

01/11/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Trafficking and Tree Lovers

Today's picks for political and civic nerds.

01/11/2013 By Katie Vincent

City Hall

City May Create New Protections for Whistleblowers

The city could create new protections for employees who allege retaliation for blowing the whistle on government misconduct.

01/11/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Nate Silver Predicts...

Caffeinated News & Gossip: Health care, education, mystery men, plus Nate Silver on the Seahawks.

01/11/2013 By Morning Fizz

Afternoon Jolt

Thursday Jolt: Two Losers—McGinn and Murray.

The day's winners and losers.

01/10/2013 By Afternoon Jolt

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs: Sharing Power, Charging Drivers, and Expanding Transit

Our daily roundup.

01/10/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

One Question

One (Okay, Several) Questions for Rodney Tom's Democratic Consultant

Will Tom's Democratic consultant join the boycott?

01/10/2013 By Josh Feit

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Happiness and Hugging Trees

Today's picks for political and civic nerds.

01/10/2013 By Katie Vincent

This Washington

NARAL Director Out After Less than a Year

After just nine months, the latest in a string of NARAL Pro-Choice Washington leaders is out.

01/10/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Extra Extra Fizz: The Kings and the Republicans

Sacramento news crews descend on the mayor's office; Republicans thank dissident Tom.

01/10/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

Morning Fizz

Extra Fizz: Seattle Flag Flies in DC; Seattle Democrats Set to Punish "Faithless" Tom

More Caffeinated News: Censures and flags.

01/10/2013 By Josh Feit

Morning Fizz

Morning Fizz: Rendering Himself Ineligible

Caffeinated News & Gossip featuring: Fundraising, condemning, buying, and hiring.

01/10/2013 By Morning Fizz

On Other Blogs Today

On Other Blogs Today: Charter Schools and Cleaning House

Our daily roundup.

01/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett

City Hall

McGinn Announces Reelection Bid Amid Sonics Rumors

Amid rumors that investor Chris Hansen is poised to buy the Sacramento Kings, Mayor Mike McGinn announced his reelection bid today.

01/09/2013 By Erica C. Barnett