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WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color
Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington.
Donna Gordon Blankinship
Donna Gordon Blankinship is the news editor at Cascade PBS, leading a team of reporters taking a deep look at local, state and regional issues. She previously worked for The Seattle Times and
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It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote
Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats.
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WA seeks public comment on new landfill methane emissions rules
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on proposed new rules aimed at reducing landfill methane emissions. The
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Try on proposed King County property tax changes with this tool
King County voters deciding how to vote on the proposed property tax increases on the Nov. 7 ballot can use
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Federal judge lifts most judicial oversight of Seattle police
A federal judge has ended most judicial oversight of the Seattle Police Department, nearly a dozen years after a federal