In 2011, Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire envisioned appointing a secretary of education to oversee all of the many state boards and entities responsible for education from preschool through college.

Last month, Washington became the fourth state to join the growing ethanol wave. Governor Christine Gregoire signed the bill, which states that two percent of the state's diesel and gasoline ...

It carries a four-year term. Making it an appointed job is not a new idea. Former governor Chris Gregoire tried unsuccessfully in 2011. She envisioned appointing a secretary of education to ...