News Seattle enacts controversial drug, prostitution ‘stay out’ zones The laws establish seven banishment areas for those convicted of or charged with offenses, but opponents argue they won’t solve underlying issues. by Josh Cohen / September 17, 2024
Politics What’s in a word? Why the WA GOP is pushing against ‘democracy’ At the state Republican Convention in April, delegates denounced the term. But what’s really behind this uproar over terminology? by Daniel Walters InvestigateWest / September 17, 2024
Politics Poll: Kamala Harris leads in WA; voters feel a glimmer of optimism A new Cascade PBS/Elway poll looks at how Washingtonians will cast their ballot for president and how they’re feeling about the country’s direction. by Josh Cohen / September 13, 2024 / Updated: Sept. 13, 10:35 a.m.
Politics Washington ballot initiatives lose ground with voters in new poll Surveys using actual ballot language reveal waning support for repealing the capital gains tax, cap-and-invest program and WA Cares program. by Shauna Sowersby / September 12, 2024
Politics Washington voters are leaning toward Bob Ferguson in governor race A Cascade PBS/Elway Poll shows Ferguson’s double-digit lead over Republican Dave Reichert. But independent and undecided voters could change that. by Mai Hoang / September 12, 2024
Politics Can Washington’s governor carry a gun on the state Capitol campus? The short answer is no to open carry, but gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert has been open about keeping a firearm on him with a concealed-carry license. by Shauna Sowersby / September 11, 2024 / Updated at 11:20 a.m. on Sept. 11
Politics Recap: 5 top takeaways from Washington’s governor debate Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert disagreed on taxes, government spending, public safety and whether Reichert would protect reproductive rights. by Shauna Sowersby / September 10, 2024
Politics Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator. by John Stang / September 10, 2024
Politics Councilmember Zahilay proposes $1B for middle-income public housing The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income. by Josh Cohen / September 10, 2024
Politics New progressive PAC backs Alexis Rinck’s Seattle council campaign The Progressive People Power PAC says it’s fundraising to “fight fire with fire” against businesses that support conservative-leaning candidates. by Josh Cohen / September 5, 2024