Tribal leaders say Native voices in politics is important in a state that exists within the historical territories of 29 federally recognized nations.

Once considered a conservative stronghold, new boundaries extending into King and Snohomish counties are altering the political landscape.

As election night and the holidays approach, experts discuss how political differences can cause conflict and how to have productive talks instead.

Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for Position 8 with different stances on big issues like crime, homelessness and the city budget.

Jerrod Sessler, who is running in Central Washington against Rep. Dan Newhouse, has received backlash for continuing to promote Islamophobic beliefs.

Ballot measures to repeal the capital gains tax and cap-and-trade are behind, a new Cascade PBS/Elway poll found. But a significant number remain undecided.

The tax on investment sales earnings affects only .2% of residents, but proponents of I-2109 say it is the first step toward state income tax.

The cap-and-trade program, which 2117 aims to repeal, has been blamed for rising fuel costs, but gas prices have gone up and down since its inception.

After two Republicans advanced in the 4th District, Kennewick resident Cherissa Boyd joined the race, where a split GOP vote could hand her the seat.

Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Carmela Conroy participated in a live debate Tuesday.

Opponents call the ballot measure “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” designed to destroy the program, since enough people dropping out could make it insolvent.

Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord.

Incumbent Chris Reykdal and Republican challenger David Olson participated in a live debate Thursday night.

The state is moving toward electric-friendly energy policies, but says it won’t outlaw natural gas. I-2066 would preemptively block any such attempts.