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Pockets in women’s slacks are terrible. If they’re even present.

The extensive "Hands Off" protests last weekend against was impressive. Some of the pushback that ranged from mocking to dismissive may turn out to be something critics regret.

I fed them.

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s threat last week to veto at least some of the legislative Democrats’ tax proposals has the majority party in a bit of a quandary.

I’m experiencing so many small gestures of courtesy and helpfulness these days, and especially in such times of unrest and uncertainty, these are pleasant and unexpected moments. Overthinker that I am, I’m also wondering, what’s up with that?

The latest skirmish in the state’s battle over gun legislation  was fought this month over a proposal to ban weapons from parks, playgrounds, county fairs and government buildings.

Last year proved tumultuous for Sir Walter Scott.

If your cell phone has pinged recently with a text claiming to be from a state agency and saying you owe money on an unpaid toll, you’re not alone.

The Joann Fabric and Crafts store near where I live is closing, one of their 800 stores being shuttered around the country after the company filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Chapter 11 reorganization.

Washington’s mail-in voting system is often criticized from the right for security that is too lax, but is not immune from challenges from the left for being too restrictive.

As a lifelong library lover and voracious reader, the idea that access to reading material has become controversial boggles my brain.

Washington legislators spend some of their time and energy proposing bills that send a message, but is that message getting through?

I read a little thing online that both amused and somewhat irritated me – “Is there anyone out there who still writes appointments down on a wall calendar?” – the inference, of course, being how quaint and so yesterday that must be. Smile sweetly if you do.

Legislative proposal to toughen rules for initiatives gets support from Democrats, criticism from Republicans.

I flew to the desert

A few problems with President Donald Trump trying to change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America with the stroke of a pen.

I’m developing a new relationship with snow.

Legislative committee considers a proposal to rename Presidents Day to honor state's namesake.