With the United States Senate weighing the possible confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as the newest Supreme Court Justice -- and the creation of a conservative supermajority on the bench – it seems like a good time to take a look back at William O. Douglas, the only member of the highest court in its more solidly liberal days, who was raised right here in the Evergreen State.

<p>With the United States Senate weighing the possible confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as the newest Supreme Court Justice -- and the creation of a conservative supermajority on the bench &ndash; it seems like a good time to take a look back at William O. Douglas, the only member of the highest court in its more solidly liberal days, who was raised right here in the Evergreen State.</p>

Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. 

<p>Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. </p>

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