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Dispatches from public radio's correspondent at the Washington Legislature. Austin Jenkins is the Olympia correspondent for the Northwest News Network. You can also see Austin on television as host of TVW's (the C–SPAN of Washington State) weekly public affairs program "Inside Olympia."

New 'Soft On Crime' Ad Targets Washington Justice; Supporters Cry Foul

Judicial Integrity WA
A political action committee run by former Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom has launched a new ad targeting Washington Supreme Court Justice Charlie Wiggins as ''soft on crime.''
Since January 2004, Austin Jenkins has been the Olympia-based political reporter for the Northwest News Network. In that position, Austin covers Northwest politics and public policy, as well as the Washington State Legislature. You can also see Austin on television as host of TVW's (the C–SPAN of Washington State) Emmy-nominated public affairs program "Inside Olympia."