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The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner
Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…
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Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner
One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…
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Jan. 6 investigation fallout reaches Washington state politics | Roegner
The reaction to the public airing of the events of Jan. 6, 2021, from the investigation into the…
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Inslee won’t be on the ballot this year, but he’ll be the target | Roegner
The last time Gov. Jay Inslee ran for re-election was in 2020, and he defeated Republican Loren Culp…
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What are lawmakers doing to stop gun violence? | Roegner
A gunman recently massacred 19 children and two teachers with a legally-obtained AR-15-style rifle at Robb Elementary School…
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The importance of independence in police investigations | Roegner
There have been many people of color harmed by police officers. While all are investigated, one of the…
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Public needs to hear and see both candidates for King County prosecutor | Roegner
There are bigger races than the race for King County prosecutor, such as U.S. Senate or Congress, and…
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Another look at our complicated relationship with Boeing | Roegner
Boeing is planning to move again. But it is farther east rather than back here.
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Supreme Court’s draft to overturn Roe v. Wade sparks uproar in WA | Roegner
The Supreme Court appeared divided and also shaken by its private deliberations appearing on the front page of…
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Behind the appointment of King County’s new sheriff | Roegner
King County Executive Dow Constantine had three finalists to choose from when he decided who the next sheriff…
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Police misconduct is getting expensive for taxpayers | Roegner
More cities and counties are avoiding trials and settling with the families of those who died at the…
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Did we end the mask mandate too soon in WA? | Roegner
Philadelphia recently became the first U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate. But it may not be…
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Lawsuit may have chilling effect on effort to reduce homelessness | Roegner
Responding to the regional homeless challenge isn’t easy and comes with its own set of political problems. First,…
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King County prosecutor race is the one to watch | Roegner
The race to replace retiring Dan Satterberg as King County prosecutor is one to watch closely.
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King County’s new inquest rules become part of new system | Roegner
Since 1854, before Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with…
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U.S. Senate and Washington Legislature are the races to watch | Roegner
There’s a question hanging in the air: Can a Republican U.S. Senate candidate really win in Washington?
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The benefits of King County’s juvenile diversion program | Roegner
Due to widespread community support at a King County Law Justice, Health and Human Services Committee meeting, and…
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A closer look at gun violence in King County and beyond | Roegner
Was it only four years ago that 14 students and three staff members were gunned down at Stoneman…
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Is it the right time to lift indoor mask mandates? | Roegner
Mask mandates continue to fall in several other states like New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and…
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The ins and outs of this year’s short legislative session | Roegner
The legislative session is slowly drawing to a close. Too bad this was the short session, which does…