politics
WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people
Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016.
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Elections
Michael Baumgartner takes early lead in WA 5th Congressional race
Republican Michael Baumgartner appears to have defeated Democrat Carmela Conroy in the race for Eastern Washington’s 5th Congressional District.
politics
Young Washington voters say cost of living is their top concern
For most residents 18-35, the dream of home ownership is dead, and rising costs of food and transportation hit hard as the state grows more unaffordable.
News
The ‘Big Dark’: How Washingtonians weather the gloom & gray
As the daylight hours turn short, Puget Sound area residents recommend staying social, getting outdoors and learning to embrace the drear.
politics
Outgoing Seattle Mayor Durkan looks back with pride — and some regrets
As Durkan prepares to leave office, she says her term will ultimately be defined by the city's pandemic response.