Holly Armstrong

Washington is the only state with a positive balance of trade with China, something we are very proud of.

Washington is the only state with a positive balance of trade with China, something we are very proud of.

She didn't ask for this. It was a public safety issue and she just wanted to eliminate any perception of read more

She didn't ask for this. It was a public safety issue and she just wanted to eliminate any perception of an ethical breach.

Because the governor hasn't seen a funding ordinance, there's no way for her to weigh in.

Because the governor hasn't seen a funding ordinance, there's no way for her to weigh in.

She goes by 'Chris,' not 'Christine,' in her everyday life. Calling her Christine would be like using 'William Jefferson Clinton' read more

She goes by 'Chris,' not 'Christine,' in her everyday life. Calling her Christine would be like using 'William Jefferson Clinton' instead of Bill Clinton. 'Christine' is just more formal. She says that's what her mother called her when she got in trouble.

It also puts everyone on elevated alert — that we have emergencies we might have to deal with, and the read more

It also puts everyone on elevated alert — that we have emergencies we might have to deal with, and the governor expects you're going to be ready to address those.