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Kent, Perez brawl over two different Americas in WA congressional race
The race in Washington's 3rd Congressional District presents a stark choice for voters when it comes to inflation, abortion and who should be called an American.
Joseph O’Sullivan
Joseph O’Sullivan is Crosscut’s former state politics reporter. Before joining Crosscut in 2022, O’Sullivan spent nearly eight years as Olympia bureau reporter for The Seattle Times. Before that, he c
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Ahead of midterms, WA voters say abortion, economy are key issues
Washington state democrats show an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections, but races are tightening, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll.
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Poll: 40% of WA voters still undecided in Secretary of State race
And just a paper-thin margin separates incumbent Steve Hobbs from challenger Julie Anderson.
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Shelved report details 14 COVID deaths inside Washington prisons
Six of those who died between June 2020 and Aug. 2021 were not adequately evaluated after they requested to be seen for symptoms, according to an unreleased state watchdog report.
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Gov. Inslee declares end to COVID emergency in Washington state
More than two years after the order took effect, the governor's special authority to combat the pandemic is over — even as the virus remains.