Politics Young WA councilmembers provide a ‘generational voice’ in politics From housing struggles to public transit and climate change, politicians under 30 aim to be the change they weren’t seeing in local governments. by Nate Sanford / December 10, 2024
Politics WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016. by Nate Sanford / November 14, 2024
News Removing guns is a key suicide prevention strategy in WA Advocates and researchers say removing or restricting access to lethal tools, such as firearms, can save lives. by Mai Hoang / November 11, 2024 / Updated 8:02 a.m., Nov. 11, 2024
Politics Dave Upthegrove leads in WA Commissioner of Public Lands race The King County Councilmember takes an early lead of 53% to 47% over former U.S. Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler. by Mai Hoang / November 5, 2024
News Incumbent Dan Newhouse leads in WA’s 4th Congressional District The Republican, who has held the seat since 2015, is ahead of right-wing challenger Jerrod Sessler with 50% to 48% of votes in the Central WA race. by Mai Hoang / November 5, 2024
Politics Young Washington voters say cost of living is their top concern For most residents 18-35, the dream of home ownership is dead, and rising costs of food and transportation hit hard as the state grows more unaffordable. by Nate Sanford / October 31, 2024
News The ‘Big Dark’: How Washingtonians weather the gloom & gray As the daylight hours turn short, Puget Sound area residents recommend staying social, getting outdoors and learning to embrace the drear. by Nate Sanford / October 25, 2024
Politics WA 4th Congressional candidate Sessler says Muslims shouldn’t serve Jerrod Sessler, who is running in Central Washington against Rep. Dan Newhouse, has received backlash for continuing to promote Islamophobic beliefs. by Mai Hoang / October 18, 2024
News Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds. by Mai Hoang / October 16, 2024
Politics Democrat starts write-in campaign in Central WA Congressional race After two Republicans advanced in the 4th District, Kennewick resident Cherissa Boyd joined the race, where a split GOP vote could hand her the seat. by Mai Hoang / October 11, 2024