Peter Jackson is the former editorial-page editor of the Everett Herald. Follow him on Twitter @phardinjackson
Poker games with revenues in Olympia; why the lobbyists love Patty Murray even more than usual; high pay for profs; recognizing the Duwamish Tribe; and a history lesson for Obama, while "visiting" Seattle.
In the news: Tacoma teachers reach agreement; the Weekly brings Washington's war heroes to light; a surge in WA child poverty continues; California warns us about taxing the rich; and Portland mayor Sam Adams gets all Orwellianly equitable.
An assistant Secretary of State speaks at event honoring the Seattle attorney with a long record of fighting for rights and justice while serving on local boards.
In the news: Alaska pays those brave enough to live there; Cantwell's impressive Wall Street reform chops; why environmentalists are opposing WA mine toxic clean-up; more damn dam removal; and George Nethercutt displays his political sensitivities with an attack on gay history.
Consequences for health care choices, congressional redistricting, profile of a young Marine veteran, online gaming for health research, and the hosannas for the new Jonathan Raban book.
