Politics Bryant got aggressive in gubernatorial debate. But did it work? Bill Bryant, left, and Jay Inslee at a September debate. by Tom James / September 27, 2016
Politics Primary sharpens fight to control Legislature The Washington State Capitol by Tom James / August 2, 2016
Politics The fight for the tough job running state schools Students and their leaders have a lot to figure out. by Tom James / July 31, 2016
Politics Lt. Governor race gets bloody One of the main constitutional duties of the lieutenant governor is to provide over the state Senate. by Tom James / July 27, 2016
Politics How wildfires pump millions into Washington's rural economy The Blue Creek wildfire near Walla Walla in 2015 by Tom James / March 22, 2016
Politics Legislators hope for express exit from Olympia Gov. Jay Inslee talking with reporters (2016) by Tom James / March 14, 2016
Politics Behind Jay Inslee's most radical move Gov. Jay Inslee signs a bill into law in 2015. After his mass veto, he'll be doing significantly less of that this year. by Tom James / March 13, 2016