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The announcement dashed some politicians’ hopes for higher office. But many believe the governor’s office could still become vacant in 2021.

The decision is likely to stall other Democrats' plans to move up in state leadership. 

Dr. Frederick Rivara is leading a new effort to study gun violence, decades after his work prompted backlash from the National Rifle Association.

A new speaker of the House in Olympia could mean action next year, but an assault weapons ban is probably still off the table.

Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González says she's pursuing the job of state attorney general. Meanwhile, a GOP state senator says he'll run for governor. 

In the biggest surprise of primary night, Girmay Zahilay received a majority of early votes against 25-year council veteran Larry Gossett. Here's how he did it.

Same-day voter registration is now a thing in WA. Meanwhile, people with physical impairments can get help filling out their ballots.

Tacoma's Laurie Jinkins got her start defending LGBT rights. Now she's one of the most powerful people in the state.

Washington's House Democrats will be picking a new leader for the first time in 20 years. Whoever is chosen will take over from former Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle.

As more of her colleagues join her call for an impeachment inquiry, the Seattle Democrat says the work is already underway.