Politics Revenue forecast improves odds that Legislature will finish on time There is also no excuse for failing to enact longer-term budget reforms. by JasonMercier / February 16, 2012
Politics Legislature looks other way on the budget Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / January 26, 2012
Lean management moves toward becoming law The Legislature is picking up on the "lean management" philosophy that the governor has been pushing as appropriate to hard times. by JasonMercier / January 16, 2012
Politics Gregoire presents early Christmas present to reformers Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / December 15, 2011
Politics What is the Legislature's thinking in ending its session? Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by JasonMercier / December 14, 2011
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Politics Supermajority voting is a basic part of Washington state's democracy Washington State Capitol by JasonMercier / May 5, 2011
