Inslee to name high court appointee at noon

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee is scheduled to name his choice to fill an opening on the state Supreme Court at noon today.

Inslee plans to make the announcement in the Temple of Justice, the Supreme Court building across from the state Capitol Building. He’ll be naming a replacement for Justice Jim Johnson, who stepped down because of health concerns. Johnson’s last day was Wednesday.

The appointee will have to run in this year’s election