Peter Jackson is the former editorial-page editor of the Everett Herald. Follow him on Twitter @phardinjackson
A new report finds that state politicians, including the governor and legislators, have irresponsibly neglected higher education. That's the same crowd that's gathering in Olympia for a new legislative session. And speaking of same-old: Eyman has ideas for initiatives.
The Democratic Washington senator who won't vote for gay marriage; How Margaret Anderson saved Rainier's sacredness; Climate change hits home in the Northwest.
The world loses a UW human rights hero; the real reason Rick Santorum lost the Iowa caucuses; Gov. Gregoire comes out in support of gay marriage
Mount Rainier shooting leaves shock. How will lawmakers look at budget cuts? And how will we all vote on marijuana and other ballot questions this year?
Pete Jackson revisits the year's highs (and lows) in news, highlighting Seattle's person of the year, the most unlikely NW couple, and the biggest congressional falling-out.
