Simone Carter
@simcarttweets
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I like to write. WA state gov. reporter @mcclatchy | reach out: [email protected] previously: @thenewstribune , @Dallas_Observer , @Newsweek
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Joined August 2018
Last night someone broke into the WA state Capitol building, causing 'significant damage'
theolympian.com
“We have the most beautiful Capitol in the country,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said in an Oct. 6 post on Bluesky.
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Give our new Tacoma city and schools reporter at @thenewstribune a follow @ishaa_trivedi! https://t.co/fIe5caFA0C
thenewstribune.com
You might have seen her reporting on Tacoma’s April special election, local education funding and the upcoming election for mayor and city council.
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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
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“People looked for the Craig Sailor name on a story,” one editor said.
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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
theolympian.com
Lawmakers have been racing to pass a final budget before the end of session on Sunday, April 27.
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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
seattletimes.com
Washington state is facing a growing liability bomb of lawsuit payouts that have topped $500 million over the past two fiscal years, with no sign it will end.
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Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli is retiring. Now, the city will work to find a new leader
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Pauli has served as the city’s top administrator since 2017.
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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:
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ICYMI: Got what it takes to lead a WA state agency? Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson wants you to apply @simcarttweets #olywa Read more at:
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The soon-to-be governor announced the open nine director positions on Thursday.
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ICYMI: WA Sen. Patty Murray warns of ‘chaos’ as Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare, Medicaid @simcarttweets #olywa Read more at:
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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. ✍️
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More upheaval at TPD, as reported by @simcarttweets.
Tacoma Police Deputy Chief Paul Junger placed on administrative leave, sources tell TNT
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For @thenewstribune, a whole newsroom effort to pull this one together.
Pierce County attorney, elected official charged with smuggling drugs to jail inmates
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Not a slow news day here at @thenewstribune
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Moore has headed the Tacoma Police Department since January 2022.
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An expiring Tacoma taxpayer-funded plan in 2015 improved residential streets as it set out to do. But minimal work on arterial roads left them in decline. Would a 2025 initiative, focused on arterials, avoid the opposite effect? w/ @simcarttweets
https://t.co/1xdeUfqos8
thenewstribune.com
Voters might be asked to pass another tax increase next year to address the city’s deteriorating arterials.
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My latest for @thenewstribune is a passion project of mine about clay babies, rare interesting-shaped clay formed by ancient glacial lakes and smoothed by the sea. Here's where you can find them around Tacoma!
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Have you ever seen these unusual rocks?
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Memorial set for TNT columnist Matt Driscoll. All are welcome at the Sept. 15 event
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Driscoll died unexpectedly at his Tacoma home in July.
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The City of Tacoma’s one-size-fits-all approach isn’t the answer, according to reporting by @kriscarasher - give it a read: https://t.co/tGjRoltnxn
thenewstribune.com
City leaders say the policy is necessary, but a restaurant owner at its mercy asks, “How can I survive?”
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A Puyallup landlord pursued an eviction through the appropriate legal channels. But he has been accused of also stepping outside the bounds of the law in an attempt to force a tenant out. https://t.co/aRGpesI1hn
thenewstribune.com
An escalation of activity upset the peace of an otherwise quiet street.
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Thanks for being such a kind, compassionate person, Matt Driscoll. I learned a lot from you.
thenewstribune.com
“It was all about amplifying the voices of the underdogs and serving the community by telling these stories,” his wife said Monday.
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