Politics Shake-up at the Washington governor's mansion Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire. (State of Washington) by Austin Jenkins / September 21, 2007
Politics Another gubernatorial speechwriter bites the dust Gov. Chris Gregoire delivering the words. (State of Washington) by Austin Jenkins / July 23, 2007
Politics The 2008 campaign for governor is begun Chris Gregoire hasn't officially announced a re-election bid, and possible GOP opponent Dino Rossi hasn't agreed to a rematch, but the fundraising and rhetoric are under way. by Austin Jenkins / June 14, 2007
Politics Democrats try on the idea of Lisa Brown for governor in 2012 Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by Austin Jenkins / May 20, 2007
Politics Outside gay-rights supporters quietly targeted Northwest legislative races in 2006 A Denver businessman has been coordinating campaign contributions in a number of states, including Washington and Oregon, to affect legislative races. by Austin Jenkins / May 7, 2007
Politics Democrats feel accomplished, Republicans can only wait, and everybody's exhausted The legislative session in Olympia is over, and the Democratic agenda is enacted. Here's a quick assessment of the ruling party's 105-day reign. by Austin Jenkins / April 22, 2007
Politics Washington House members answer to a higher authority: the piggy-bank cop John Lovick. by Austin Jenkins / April 19, 2007
Politics The Democrats try to restrain themselves for the sake of the kittens Frustrating for some, Speaker Frank Chopp's moderate agenda is designed to leave no one vulnerable when election time rolls around. by Austin Jenkins / April 15, 2007
Politics An executive session is scheduled on the Sonics arena One rep says a public subsidy is dead, but you never know. by Austin Jenkins / April 12, 2007
Politics The wheels are coming off paid-family-leave legislation Some major elements are still in flux: who gets covered and how to pay for it. by Austin Jenkins / April 12, 2007
