Author Profile Peter Jackson Peter Jackson is the former editorial-page editor of the Everett Herald. Follow him on Twitter @phardinjackson
Midday Scan: Gregoire prepping for Obama post; a revival option for Inslee; abortion coverage Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Peter Jackson / February 27, 2012
Midday Scan: Reardon as roadblock; Plan B ruling blocks state; Hanauer pushes Democrats Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon by Peter Jackson / February 23, 2012
Midday Scan: Oregon lawmakers stall; Idaho's legislators outpace Washington on tanning beds; GOP v. women? The Idaho Legislature is looking at restricting the use of tanning beds by minors. by Peter Jackson / February 21, 2012
Midday Scan: Arena as circus; money for lawmakers; GOP's remarkable demographics Sen. Maria Cantwell by Peter Jackson / February 17, 2012
Midday Scan: Reardon's campaigning on county dime; GOP warming to banker tax; dawning of real school reform? House Minority Leader Richard DeBolt by Peter Jackson / February 16, 2012
Midday Scan: Attack on marriage equality runs against state history; Santorum rallies troops; Obama to Everett Rick Santorum speaking in Florida (2011). by Peter Jackson / February 14, 2012
Midday Scan: Santorum to rain on marriage; the blessings of fewer kids in schools; auditing Sound Transit Nick Licata by Peter Jackson / February 13, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Inslee, McKenna throw FB punches on mortgages; state cuts hurting women; a new downtown Seattle school? It was a good day for the 99 percent, if not bankers. But Rob McKenna and Jay Inslee took time to pick at each other. Budget cuts will hurt women in Washington state. And wind farms to be paid to turn... by Peter Jackson / February 10, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Gay marriage's econo-benefits; a resurgence of NW crazies; and an abortion-free North Pole Freya Wormus, left, and Alex Martin sewed their wedding gowns 10 years ago when they made their commitment together. by Peter Jackson / February 9, 2012
Midday Scan: Ed Murray into the lion's den on taxes; new shot at light rail to Federal Way State Sen. Ed Murray by Peter Jackson / February 7, 2012
