WA lawmaker retaliated by releasing names of witnesses, says report
An investigation released Monday has found Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, violated the House's respectful workplace policy.
Claire Withycombe
Claire Withycombe is a Seattle Times staff reporter covering state government.
Kroger to pay WA $47.5 million over role in opioid crisis
Washington sued Kroger, along with Albertsons and Rite Aid, arguing the pharmacy chains failed to be the "final barrier" against the overprescription of opioids.
Ferguson blasts GOP opponent Reichert for remarks on same-sex marriage
Democrat Bob Ferguson is casting one of his opponents in the Washington governor's race, Republican Dave Reichert, as too conservative for the state.
WA ballot initiatives: Pro and con campaigns gear up to woo WA voters
Voters have the chance to directly influence Washington's public policy with three initiatives taking on the state's capital gains tax, carbon market and long-term care...
More transparency needed for WA police asset seizures, audit says
A review of asset forfeitures by 8 agencies, including Seattle police, found inequities in the process along with a lack of transparency.
Sen. Saldaña suspends campaign for WA lands commissioner
There are currently seven candidates in the race for Washington state commissioner of public lands.
State GOP chair files 3 new initiatives to WA voters
If successful, the three initiatives could join an already crowded November ballot in Washington, including three other GOP-backed petitions.
How U.S. Supreme Court decision could alter WA Legislature
Democrats could pick up more seats in the Legislature under the redrawn boundaries of Washington districts' maps.
4 more years of Inslee? How Democrats running for governor say they differ
How would the leading Democratic candidates for Washington governor differ from four more years of Jay Inslee — if at all? We take an early...