Simone Carter

I like to write. WA state gov. reporter @mcclatchy | reach out: [email protected] previously: @thenewstribune , @Dallas_Observer , @Newsweek

[Rolf Boone @rolf_boone]

80,640 weighed in at Legislature about contentious WA bill. What’s the record? @simcarttweets #olywa #waleg
Read more at: https://t.co/uGGsh23Cnu

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

State Sen. Steve Conway, D-South Tacoma, won't be seeking reelection after serving 34 years in #waleg

https://t.co/qGMe1QWrN1

[Rolf Boone @rolf_boone]

New city could be the second- or third-largest in Pierce County under WA bill @simcarttweets #olywa #waleg
Read more at: https://t.co/QvDHakthd2

[Rolf Boone @rolf_boone]

WA Democrats push to redraw congressional map amid national redistricting blitz @simcarttweets #olywa
https://t.co/4LuGpUNU36

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

Last night someone broke into the WA state Capitol building, causing 'significant damage' https://t.co/1UzniGLt3p

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

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

[Julia Park @byjuliapark]

Give our new Tacoma city and schools reporter at @thenewstribune a follow @ishaa_trivedi!
https://t.co/fIe5caFA0C

[Julia Park @byjuliapark]

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.
https://t.co/SZgRrQ1kkr

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

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

https://t.co/2vH4zkZDeo

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

@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.”

https://t.co/915N0u4FMJ

[Jim Brunner @Jim_Brunner]

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
https://t.co/NkLenzYAMC via @seattletimes

[Tacoma News Tribune @thenewstribune]

Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli is retiring. Now, the city will work to find a new leader https://t.co/ggEuLvgK6F

[Becca Most @becca_most]

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: https://t.co/6LT7M6Qf62

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

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

[Rolf Boone @rolf_boone]

ICYMI: Got what it takes to lead a WA state agency? Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson wants you to apply @simcarttweets #olywa
Read more at: https://t.co/mTcKPHqMDW

[Rolf Boone @rolf_boone]

ICYMI: WA Sen. Patty Murray warns of ‘chaos’ as Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare, Medicaid @simcarttweets #olywa
Read more at: https://t.co/37mRe7u0FP

[Simone Carter @simcarttweets]

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. ✍️

[Adam Lynn @TNTAdam]

More upheaval at TPD, as reported by @simcarttweets.

[Julia Park @byjuliapark]

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

[Tyler Wicke @WickeTyler]

The views at Stadium Bowl never get old.

@thenewstribune