Simone Carter

80,640 weighed in at Legislature about contentious WA bill. What’s the record? @simcarttweets #olywa #waleg Read more at: #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theolympian.com/news/politics-…

State Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, won't be seeking reelection after serving 34 years in #waleg theolympian.com/news/politics-…

New city could be the second- or third-largest in Pierce County under WA bill @simcarttweets #olywa #waleg Read more at: #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theolympian.com/news/politics-…

WA Democrats push to redraw congressional map amid national redistricting blitz @simcarttweets #olywa theolympian.com/news/politics-…

Last night someone broke into the WA state Capitol building, causing 'significant damage' theolympian.com/news/politics-…

@amb_balam @theobserver @newsobserver Excellent news! Congrats, Amber.

Life update: I’m headed to Charlotte! I’ll join McClatchy’s NC investigative team Sept. 29th @theobserver & @newsobserver have a reputation for high-impact reporting—both were 2025 Pulitzer finalists. I’m thrilled to join them (+ experience fall on the East Coast again) 🍂

Give our new Tacoma city and schools reporter at @thenewstribune a follow @ishaa_trivedi! thenewstribune.com/news/local/art…

The TNT recently lost one of our beloved colleagues, Craig Sailor. His stories were really, really good. He made everyone laugh when they needed it. We miss you, Craig. thenewstribune.com/news/local/art…

What're the odds that #waleg enters a special session? Senate Minority Leader John Braun puts it at "about 50-50."👀 theolympian.com/news/politics-…

@GovBobFerguson says he's confident state can defend Keep WA Working Act in court: "However, Donald Trump has shown he does not care about the law.” theolympian.com/news/politics-…

ICYMI: WA has paid $500m in lawsuit/tort settlements over past two yrs. • State self-insurance fund needs $159m bailout • Actuaries predicts $2.5B in additional liabilities • Costliest cases involve child welfare agency (DCYF) #waleg seattletimes.com/seattle-news/p… via @seattletimes

Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli is retiring. Now, the city will work to find a new leader thenewstribune.com/news/local/art…

Congrats to @simcarttweets on her new job at @theolympian! That means @thenewstribune is looking for a new city and education reporter. Happy to answer any questions. Apply here: mcclatchy.rec.pro.ukg.net/MCC1008MCLTC/J…

@stephdpedersen @manley_tnt Let’s go, @manley_tnt !!!

No one works harder (and smarter) than @manley_tnt. So much value in what Jon and Tyler bring to our newsroom through their high school and community sports reporting. Congrats, Jon!

ICYMI: Got what it takes to lead a WA state agency? Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson wants you to apply @simcarttweets #olywa Read more at: #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theolympian.com/news/politics-…

ICYMI: WA Sen. Patty Murray warns of ‘chaos’ as Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare, Medicaid @simcarttweets #olywa Read more at: #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theolympian.com/news/politics-…

Personal news: I have a new job! This week I started my exciting new role as the WA state government reporter for @mcclatchy . I loved covering Grit City for @thenewstribune , so I’m happy I get to stay in the McClatchy family. 2025 is going to be a fun year. ✍️

More upheaval at TPD, as reported by @simcarttweets.

For @thenewstribune, a whole newsroom effort to pull this one together.

The views at Stadium Bowl never get old. @thenewstribune