Politics Keith Olbermann escapes the boot he deserves At the "old" KING-5 news, a tantrum like Keith Olbermann's would have gained him some ground: out the door, on the street. by Bob Simmons / November 16, 2010
Politics Senator? Alaska is in for long winter's nights of counting It's confirmed: There are enough write-ins that Alaska will have to count them all to determine whether Lisa Murkowski pulled off an improbable upset of Palin-pal Joe Miller. by Bob Simmons / November 3, 2010
Politics Mirror, mirror, on the Wall (street), who's the worst-run of them all? Washington State Capitol by Bob Simmons / October 11, 2010
Politics Sisterhood: Seattle Democrat Cathy Allen helping Murkowski campaign The political consultant heads north to help Sen. Lisa Murkowski's campaign and spoil a Tea Party. by Bob Simmons / September 24, 2010
Culture Sales-tax exemption for Canadians put on hold A Superior Court judge has blocked plans for the state to exempt Canadians from Washington's sales tax. by Bob Simmons / July 2, 2010
Tech Report details major errors by NOAA in moving ships from Seattle A NOAA deep-ocean explorer, the Mt. Mitchell by Bob Simmons / July 1, 2010
Politics Sales tax ruling: Canadian shoppers, Come on down! The U.S.-Canada border could see additional lot of traffic when Canadian shoppers are exempted from sales taxes in Bellingham and Blaine. by Bob Simmons / June 10, 2010
Politics How evading oil spill liability is helped by a Seattle tragedy The Princess Sophia, circa 1915. The photo may have been taken in Vancouver, B.C. by Bob Simmons / June 2, 2010
Politics Northwest artists wrestle with environmental threats 'Plastic Bottles,' Chris Jordan, 2007 by Bob Simmons / May 10, 2010
Politics NOAA workers worry over Oregon move A NOAA deep-ocean explorer, the Mt. Mitchell by Bob Simmons / January 19, 2010