Politics New WA police accountability laws hardly affect sheriffs like Ed Troyer A law making it easier to decertify problem officers won’t cause elected sheriffs to lose their jobs, as it would for other cops. by Melissa Santos / November 1, 2021
Politics A short list of ideas to replace Kim Wyman as WA secretary of state With Kim Wyman leaving for a job in the Biden administration in November, Gov. Jay Inslee will need to appoint a replacement soon. by Melissa Santos / October 26, 2021 / Updated at 9:53 a.m. on October 27, 2021
Politics Proposed WA redistricting maps may violate Voting Rights Act None of the maps proposed by members of the state Redistricting Commission would create a Yakima Valley district where most eligible voters are Latino, a new analysis finds. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2021 / Updated at 11:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21
Politics King County elections 2021: What’s at stake and why it matters State Sen. Joe Nguyen seeks to deny Dow Constantine a fourth term, while a longtime county council member fights to keep her seat. by Melissa Santos / October 15, 2021
Politics How Tacoma mayoral candidates compare on the issues Victoria Woodards, the incumbent, faces a challenge from Steve Haverly, a political newcomer with a background in construction management. by Melissa Santos / October 5, 2021
Politics Redistricting in Washington state: What's at stake in 2021 Commissioners — two Democratic and two Republican appointees — just submitted their proposed new voting district lines. by Melissa Santos / October 1, 2021 / Updated 9:35 a.m. Oct. 1, 2021
Politics Weekly WA newspaper fined $15,000 for selling election coverage The Tacoma Weekly got slapped down by campaign finance regulators last week, who said its illegal move undermined journalism. by Melissa Santos / September 28, 2021
Equity New rules help open WA pot industry to those with criminal records The changes are part of a larger push to reduce barriers to entering the legal marijuana system. by Melissa Santos / September 23, 2021
Politics Bonney Lake council member broke law in his job as a cop, probe finds Terry Carter was suspended by the Pacific Police Department earlier this year after he failed to report suspected child abuse. by Melissa Santos / September 16, 2021
Politics Why some plan to opt out of new WA long-term care insurance Thousands are turning to private insurers for care plans in order to avoid paying a new tax. by Melissa Santos / August 31, 2021