A guy gets stabbed in the library, Renton gets a big deal (thanks, Boeing!), and Gregoire wants to re-classify pot, and tampons are something that can be trafficked. Who knew? more ›

Very little news has happened today--probably because we're all still agog at that photo of the 84-year-old bottle of awesomsauce known as Dorli Rainey. But there's more to life than that, isn't there? more ›

Costco's deep pockets, SPD's giant overtime bill (thanks, Occupy), and the Governor's Halloween party. Good times all around, right? more ›

In today's headlines: One woman's murder turns into an inter-state crime spree. Meanwhile, a developer is fast at work on a crime against development, as a giant hotel is planned at the foot of the Space Needle. And, weirdly, Governor Gregoire has endorsed Jean Godden? more ›

Yikes. The Governor's OK, but the victims of a gas explosion may not be. Oh, Monday. more ›

The State's government is in crisis--but so are its people. Read up on today's headlines to see what fresh sorrow and bleakness you may have missed. more ›

The forced closure of more medical marijuana dispensaries seems to be a sign of things to come, thanks to Governor Chris "I Said No" Gregoire's thoughtless partial vote. What does this mean for the 2012 gubernatorial race? more ›

Budget woes, medical marijuana's sad fate and oh, there goes the neighborhood. Good thing it's still SIFF and Beer Week--we need it. more ›

Today was a big day for cancellations: Pacino, road closures, probably the Windows phone and probably free entrance to state parks. more ›

Gregoire does the bitchy thing we all knew she would, disappointing loads of people looking for some clarity amidst the haze. more ›

Do you love the sweet feeling of a long drag of chemically-enhanced tobacco? Do you love Seattle? Have you been feeling a little bored by the traditional packaging of your favorite cigs? Well you’re in luck, Ms. Seattle Smoker! more ›

We’ve been hearing about it for months and today it finally happened: Governor Gregoire signed an executive order issuing across the board cuts to cover a budget shortfall from falling tax revenue. She soon after fled to Asia on a trade mission. The executive order will mean cutbacks at every single state agency in Washington - effective October 1st. The specific level of cuts won’t be known until Thursday, after a new state revenue forecast is completed. more ›

Originally ran on January 3, 2007, January 2, 2008--updated for January 2009. more ›

A lot has happened since November 4; we decided to spend $1.4 billion more than we thought we would on November 3, for one thing. State legislators learned of the new $4.6 billion estimate this morning, says the P-I. In response, Governor Gregoire has asked state agencies to look at cuts of up to 20 percent across the board. You already know what the Republicans will say about this, so we turned to the plucky third-party GOP candidate, Dino Rossi. Whoops, nothing there. So back to the Republicans. Nothing there either. It's like these people only care about budgets when there's an election. more ›

There are two weeks until Election Day, and two issues in our state's gubernatorial race (three if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

There are three weeks until Election Day, and three issues in our state's gubernatorial race (four if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

...If you work for a select few state agencies. This week, the Olympia offices of three state departments are moving to four-day workweeks in an attempt to save energy; participating are the State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Archaeology and History Preservation. After a trial run with Fridays off for these offices, the government will reassess to see if the program saves enough energy to make it a worthwhile policy for other state-run offices to adopt. If the new schedule isn't effective at energy conservation, the folks in the guinea-pig offices probably won't be too angry about getting the chance to enjoy a few months of three-day weekends. more ›

There are five weeks until Election Day, and five issues in our state's gubernatorial race (six if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

After much discussion, a number of arrests and at least one gubernatorial freak out, the State Department of Health has defined what constitutes a 60-day supply of medical marijuana. As of November 1st, a patient prescribed medicinal marijuana in Washington can have up to 24 ounces of dried marijuana and 15 plants. We're glad a legal amount has officially been set by the state, but we wonder what will happen to medical marijuana patients who have been raided and their medicine taken during this drawn-out period of discussion. And whether local law enforcement and the federal government will respect the decision. more ›

For those of you still bummed you missed out on a political announcement via text message, you have a second chance. GOP gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi and his campaign have launched a text message network to update Rossi supporters. If you text the word DINO (in charming all-caps) to 99222, you too can get updates on the Rossi campaign and the candidate's whereabouts. Be the first on your block to know when Dino Rossi is stumping in your neighborhood or when he finally figures out how to "not let Seattle steal another election." We wonder if his text network will have different messages for Western and Eastern voters. We imagine Rossi's Eastern Washington billboard slogan doesn't work quite as well with the remaining Seattle Republicans. more ›

• The Belltowner is the bearer of wonderful and awful news. The very, very good? H&M opens in downtown Seattle on Thursday...as in tomorrow! The not at all good news? A policeman on bike was attacked with a surgical instrument in Belltown this Saturday.
• A West Seattle "Thriller" dance team is practicing to participate in a dance-off to beat the world "Thriller" record.
• Blogging Georgetown wonders if there's a real estate glut in the neighborhood.

According to a King5-commissioned poll, Barack Obama's lead in Washington is diminishing. Obama's lead has dropped from double digits in June to only four percentage points in the most recent poll. If the election was held today, 49% of Washingtonians would vote for Barack Obama and 45% would cast their vote for John McCain. more ›

There are 10 weeks until Election Day, and 10 issues in our state's gubernatorial race (11 if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

Courtesy of local politics blogger extraordinaire Goldy at HorsesAss comes a YouTube video of the Washington delegates at the DNC when Michelle Obama takes the stage. We knew we weren't the only person who got teary or swelled up with pride during the speech, and it looks like Governor Gregoire was excited from the get-go...listen to that hooting and hollering! more ›

Ali versus Frasier, Coke vs. Pepsi, Good vs. Evil, Gregoire vs. Rossi: the opposing sides in the great battles of our time. The latter, Gregoire vs. Rossi, is all geared up for an ugly rematch set to unfold this November. The candidates have announced that a duel err, debate will be taking place on October 1st in Yakima. The sure to be scintilatting, or at least mud-slinging, discussion will be shown statewide on PBS stations. more ›

There are 11 weeks until Election Day, and 11 issues in our state's gubernatorial race (12 if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

There are 12 weeks until Election Day, and 12 issues in our state's gubernatorial race (13 if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

DRINK WITH CHRIS GREGOIRE: Drinking Liberally gathers each Tuesday to talk politics and drink alcohol. Tonight, they'll be joined by unafraid-to-call-herself-a-Democrat Chris Gregoire, who will no doubt be drinking for the votes of all those in attendance. more ›

There are 13 weeks until Election Day, and 13 issues in our state's gubernatorial race (14 if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). Each week we'll be taking an award-winning look at where the candidates stand. more ›

There are 14 weeks until Election Day, which is great because there are only 14 issues in our state's gubernatorial race (15 if you count Eastern Washington's concerns). more ›