Spin Control archive for Jan. 11, 2017
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11, 2017

Shots from the Inaugural Ball: Lining up for the toast
Elected officials were given a glass of sparkling wine as they arrived in the Capitol Rotunda for the official toast.

Shots from the Inaugural Ball: Get your mind out of the gutter
Ice sculptures are popular at the Inaugural Ball reception.

Shots from the Inaugural Ball: The first dance
Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee dance the first dance at the Inaugural Ball.

Shots from the Inaugural Ceremony: Capturing the performance
Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez captures the performance by Judy Collins at the end of the Inaugural Ceremony,

Shots from the Inaugural Ceremony: Inslee arrives to take the oath of office
OLYMPIA -- Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his second inaugural address Wednesday at a special joint session of the Legislature.

Shots from the Inaugural Ceremony: Holding hands for the opening prayer
The Rev Leslie Braxton asked elected officials and the audience to join hands for the prayer.

Shots from the Inaugural Ceremony: Collins sings National Anthem
Judy Collins was recruited to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" for the special joint session to inaugurate state elected officials.

Inaugural Day Live Blog
We're following the action in the special joint session of the Legislature, with the inauguration of elected state officials and the speech by Gov. Jay Inslee, inside the blog.
Special joint session of Legislature opening
Legislature opening for special joint session and inaugural address.

WaLeg Day 3: Inauguration ceremonies in morning, ball at night
Wednesday is Inauguration Day in Washington, with elected executive officers sworn in and a speech by the governor to a joint session of the Legislature. Party at night.
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