Peggy Watt

WashCOG recognizes the exposure of "spiking" in Seattle -- boosting pensions at taxpayer expense. Manuel Villa of The Seattle Times gets a Key Award for his work. @seattletimes washcog.org/in-the-news/ke…

Check out WashCOG's review of stragglers and stalwart agencies handling public records requests! washcog.org/in-the-news/wi…

WashCOG is taking its fight against legislative "privilege" to the next level, seeking review from the state supreme court. washcog.org/in-the-news/su…

Washington's 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die -- and here's how WashCOG and our fellow access advocates think it went. washcog.org/in-the-news/20…

WashCOG honored transparency warriors at a packed Sunshine Breakfast to launch Sunshine Week. Check out our gallery. washcog.org/sunshine-break…

Government transparency lost another round in WashCOG's legal challenge of "legislative privilege." Stay tuned. washcog.org/in-the-news/ap…

Another crusader for sunlight in government will be honored at our Sunshine Breakfast March 13! washcog.org/in-the-news/20…

Here's another honoree for the upcoming Sunshine Breakfast! Check out details on washcog.org. washcog.org/in-the-news/bu…

Transparency takes another hit in Washington -- But we're not through fighting! washcog.org/in-the-news/ap…

Please tell a state legislative committee *now* that we don't want to water down the Public Records Act. Get details here -- we're on deadline! washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

WashCOG weighed in on the proposed Model PRA Rules; have you? washcog.org/in-the-news/ag…

The Washington Newspaper Publishers Ass'n honors State Rep. Gerry Pollet with its Freedom's Light Award and support of government accountability. washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

WashCOG chides politicians who aren't making public access a priority -- or are complaining about it altogether. washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

Join us for a preview webinar for MediaFest25. From Freelancing 101 to breaking into international publications to diversifying income streams to building trust, and even protecting your mental health. Oct 2, 6pm ET. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Check out our fall newsletter, with updates on transparency news and WashCOG projects! washcog.org/in-the-news/wa…

An 8-1 ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court leans *against* transparency, the opposite of the spirit of the Public Records Act: washcog.org/in-the-news/co…

Check out WasCOG's legislative watch as we track access issues in Olympia. washcog.org/in-the-news/tr…

A frequent #opengov plaintiff has sued the city of Burien WA and four council members, arguing that an April 25 press conference violated the WA state Open Public Meetings Act. bit.ly/4dIcjL0 By Scott Schaefer via @btownblog