Politics Affirmative action in trouble, $30 car tabs cruising after initial vote tally Tim Eyman's latest anti-tax measure, I-976, was attracting more than 55% of the vote statewide, while the outcome of Referendum 88 was less clear. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2019 / Updated 11:38 p.m. Nov. 5
Politics Newcomer Girmay Zahilay soundly defeating Larry Gossett in race for King County Council Gossett, the civil rights icon who has been a mainstay on the council for 25 years, was trailing by 14 points. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2019
Politics Car tabs, affirmative action and Larry Gossett's legacy: This election is about more than Seattle City Hall Two ballot measures will decide the future of affirmative action and car-tab fees in Washington state, while a local legend fights to keep his seat. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2019 / Updated 8:58 a.m. Nov. 5
Politics Young voters turned out for last year's election. Will they do it again in 2019? Numbers from the August primary suggest young voters in King County might be more fired up than usual for this year's local elections. by Melissa Santos / November 4, 2019
Politics Amazon and Microsoft are spending big to fight I-976, Tim Eyman’s plan to cut car-tab fees When it comes to corporate spending, Seattle council races are getting all the attention. But companies are also donating big money to stave off transportation cuts. by Melissa Santos / November 1, 2019
Politics In rebuke to Amazon, Seattle City Council members endorse Sawant Vocal support from Teresa Mosqueda and Lorena Gonzalez comes after the tech giant dumped another $1 million into municipal races. by Melissa Santos / October 25, 2019 / Updated 11:28 a.m. Oct. 28
Politics Civil rights icon Larry Gossett goes from lion to longshot in his final election Challenger Girmay Zahilay shocked the veteran King County Council member in the primary. Now, Gossett is trying to stage a comeback. by Melissa Santos / October 24, 2019
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics These ballot boxes keep your vote safe from fire, rain and rampaging SUVs The welded steel dropboxes got their start in the Puget Sound, but are now in demand across the country. by Melissa Santos / October 17, 2019
Politics Election security will be key in 2020. Washington state is already ahead of the curve Many anti-hacking measures that election watchdogs want to enact at the federal level are already in place in Washington state. by Melissa Santos / October 10, 2019 / Updated 1:47 p.m. Oct. 11, 2019