School yourselves on candidates running for governor | Kate Riley
Here is The Seattle Times editorial board's strategy for informing voters in the August primary and November general elections.
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Kate Riley
Election-year shenanigans: Count on journalists to help sort it out | Kate Riley
Election season is here, voters. Count on local journalists and others you trust to help you sort through candidate promises.
Rep. DelBene fights for landslide prevention - and good governance | Kate Riley
As she's advocating for landslide prevention in the shadow of Oso, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene is also fighting dysfunction in Congress.
How we can halt the erosion of government transparency | Kate Riley
The Washington Coalition for Open Government published a must-read report for anyone who cares about the Public Records Act.
A sweet reunion with Santa confirms he's the real deal | Kate Riley VIEW
An unexpected reunion with an old friend highlights the gift of a relationship that evolved in moments over years.
Undeterred, US. Rep. Derek Kilmer has high hopes for Congress | Kate Riley
After a tumultuous week in the House, the Washington state representative, who doesn't bite at chances to go full-on partisan, said he remains "hopeful."
Summer's here; shake it up, Seattle and King County voters | Kate Riley
The Seattle Times editorial board is here to help voters with recommendations for candidates in certain local elections.
Rep. Derek Kilmer strives for constructive change in Congress | Editorial
U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, and his "fix Congress" panel of six Republicans and six Democrats is actually getting things done.