Jeanie Lindsay
State Government Reporter
About
Jeanie Lindsay is a radio reporter based in Olympia who covers the state government beat for KUOW and KNKX.
Jeanie has spent much of her journalism career as an education reporter, producing stories about things like school funding and enrollment, early childhood education, and student mental health. Previously, Jeanie wrote education solutions stories with the Education Lab at The Seattle Times, and spent nearly five years covering statewide education news in the Midwest with Indiana Public Broadcasting. A Washington native and graduate of the University of Washington, Jeanie spends her free time with her family, exploring nearby parks and waterways, and spoiling her three cats.
Location: Olympia
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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New bureau for people with Blake-related drug convictions in Washington goes live
People whose drug possession convictions are being vacated following the Washington Supreme Court's "Blake Decision" will have a new avenue to apply for their money back starting Saturday.
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'It's really a crisis': Why small towns are fighting to save local newspapers
A handful of small town newspapers in the Pacific Northwest are facing uncertainty as they look for new publishers. It's a daunting page to turn in an ever-evolving industry, and locals are searching for ways to save them.
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Former U.S. Attorney Nick Brown challenges state Sen. Manka Dhingra in race for WA attorney general
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There's a new candidate in the race for WA's next attorney general
Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay reports.
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WA Democrats blast new Republican challenger in the race for governor
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay explains.
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Washington Cares tax hits worker paychecks
Washington Cares tax hits worker paychecks
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Tax for WA long-term care program starts in this weekend
Olympia Correspondent Jeanie Lindsay reports.
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As road deaths rise, WA officials say traffic enforcement, driver education need work
Washington officials are taking a closer look at driver education, licensing requirements and the use of traffic cameras to limit the number of fatal crashes across the state.
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WA minimum-security prison to close, DOC refocusing resources as part of system reform
Washington state is working on reducing the use of solitary confinement in prisons, and officials say part of the plan includes closing a minimum security facility in Southwest Washington.
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Rising gas prices in WA fuel debate over who pays to combat climate change
Washington's gas prices topped the highest in the country this week, but as debates over climate policies heat up, experts say there's no single explanation behind rising costs.