Politics Your Washington state general Election Day cheat sheet Voters will decide on a new governor, most of the state Legislature and four major ballot measures. Here’s everything you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 5, 2024
Politics Your Washington state primary Election Day cheat sheet It’s not too late to vote — or register — and choose the next governor, public lands commissioner, attorney general and state and U.S. lawmakers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 6, 2024
News WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend Allegations are down by over 50% in the state, with most coming from people with disabilities. But claims are at an all-time high nationally. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / July 22, 2024
News WA spent $5B over past decade on homelessness, housing programs The money has helped accelerate housing construction in the state, but there’s still only one affordable home for every five households that need one. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / May 27, 2024
Politics Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race Among those who have decided, Democrat Bob Ferguson leads Republican Dave Reichert 22% to 20% with six months remaining until the election. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 24, 2024
Politics Washington voters favor anti-tax initiatives — for now More than 40% of voters told the Cascade PBS/Elway Poll they would like to repeal WA’s new capital gains tax as well as its carbon cap-and-invest system. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 23, 2024
Politics 2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / March 11, 2024
Politics WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs talks misinformation, primaries The state’s chief elections officer sat down for an interview about ranked-choice voting, the 2024 election and more. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 28, 2024
Politics FAQ: Washington’s March 12 presidential primary Ballots for Washington’s presidential primary have been mailed. What you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 27, 2024
Politics WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / February 15, 2024 / Updated at 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 15