Jim Brunner
The Seattle Times
Seattle, WA, United States
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Fifteen-car pileup blocks lanes on SB I-5 near Auburn
No major injuries were reported in the 15-car pileup that snagged traffic Sunday on I-5 near Auburn. → Read More
Man shot in South Seattle road-rage incident
A man was shot in what Seattle police described as a road-rage incident early Saturday. → Read More
Defense rests case in trial of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer
The trial of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer is close to wrapping up as his defense rested its case on Monday. → Read More
WA voter turnout down from last midterm; new efforts planned to boost interest
Turnout in the Nov. 8 midterm reached about 64% in Washington, down from 72% in the midterm in 2018. → Read More
Rep. Kim Schrier wins reelection, defeating Republican Matt Larkin
Congresswoman Kim Schrier won a third term, defeating a GOP challenger in Washington's 8th District, and bolstering Democrats' chances of maintaining a majority. → Read More
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads Trump-backed Joe Kent after Tuesday results
Many votes remain to counted. WA's incumbents like Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Adam Smith and Cathy McMorris Rodgers took big leads. → Read More
WA voter turnout lagging behind pace of last midterm election
Turnout in Washington's 2022 midterm so far is slightly behind the pace of the last midterm election in 2018. → Read More
Herrera Beutler in trouble as Kent gains in WA’s 3rd District; Newhouse advances in the 4th
In new vote counts Friday, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler led Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent by just 257 votes. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez remained in first place. → Read More
July trial date set for Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer on false-reporting charges
A Pierce County Judge has set a July 11 trial date for Sheriff Ed Troyer on false reporting charges stemming from his Jan. 26 call to a 911 dispatcher claiming a newspaper carrier had threatened to kill him — a... → Read More
Washington redistricting commission takes midnight votes on new congressional, legislative districts after mostly private talks
Washington's bipartisan redistricting commission waited until the last minute Monday to vote on new congressional and legislative district maps ahead of a midnight deadline. The maps had not been made public as of early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Washington’s COVID vaccine mandates ordered by Gov. Jay Inslee are among the strictest in the nation
Unlike most states that have imposed mandates, affected workers will not have the option of undergoing regular testing instead of shots. → Read More
Black newspaper delivery driver detained after Pierce County sheriff claims, then recants, threat to life
A newspaper carrier on an early-morning delivery route in Tacoma was surrounded by police officers after the Pierce County sheriff called 911 on him, claiming he threatened the sheriff's life. → Read More
Black newspaper delivery driver detained after Pierce County sheriff claims, then recants, threat to life
A newspaper carrier on an early-morning delivery route in Tacoma was surrounded by police officers after the Pierce County sheriff called 911 on him, claiming he threatened the sheriff's life. → Read More
Washington begins coronavirus vaccinations for high-risk prisoners and staff
High-risk prisoners and prison workers began to receive initial doses of a vaccine this week. No general-population prisoners are getting the vaccine, according to the state Department of Corrections. → Read More
Gov. Inslee extends COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, gyms to Jan. 4
Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a three-week extension of sweeping COVID-19 restrictions, continuing the shutdown of indoor dining, gyms and limits on indoor gatherings beyond Christmas and New Year's Eve. → Read More
Jay Inslee defeats Loren Culp for governor in Washington state election results
Gov. Jay Inslee leading opponent Loren Culp in race for governor. → Read More
Washington turnout reaches nearly 73%; voting open until 8 p.m.
Early turnout continues to surge in Washington state, and voters have until 8 p.m. on Election Day to return ballots. → Read More
Washington tribes find new energy to vote in 2020 election, pour campaign cash into races
Some tribal leaders worry four more years of President Trump could erode treaty rights and environmental regulations. "This election means so much for us right now," said Rodney Cawston, of... → Read More
Loren Culp on the issues
Where Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp stands on some key issues. → Read More
Whale reportedly hit by Washington State ferry near Mukilteo
A humpback whale may have been struck by a Washington State Ferries vessel near Mukilteo on Monday. → Read More