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Jordan Chavez turns in his ballot, voting for the first time, at the Yakima County Elections office on Thursday July 28, 2022. According to the CascadePBS/Elway poll, young voters are more enthusiastic and more likely to vote for the Democratic candidate this year. (Amanda Snyder/Cascade PBS) (Crosscut )
Politics

More than 60% of Washington voters 18-35 favor Harris over Trump

The Cascade PBS/Elway poll found younger voters are more optimistic about the election, though they are less likely to vote than other age groups.

by
  • Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
/ September 20, 2024
Nick Brown and Pete Serrano on the debate stage
Politics

7 takeaways from the Washington attorney general debate

Candidates Nick Brown, a Democrat, and Pete Serrano, a Republican, disagreed about almost all topics, from juvenile crime to police accountability.

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  • Josh Cohen
/ September 19, 2024
Alexis Mercedes Rinck andTanya Woo on the debate stage at Seattle Central College
Politics

5 takeaways from the Seattle City Council Position 8 debate

Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Tanya Woo showcased different leadership styles but agreed on some of the city’s most pressing problems, such as public safety.

by
  • Jadenne Radoc Cabahug
/ September 18, 2024
Gubernatorial candidate Bob Ferguson, right, speaks as Dave Reichert looks on
Politics

Ferguson, Reichert heat up governor debate stage in Spokane

In round two, Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert did not refrain from taking jabs at one another on issues such as abortion, crime and taxes.

by
  • Shauna Sowersby
/ September 18, 2024
Dave Upthegrove and Jaime Herrera-Beutler shaking hands on the debate stage
Politics

5 takeaways from the WA public lands commissioner debate

Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler disagreed on how to preserve and monetize the DNR’s 5.6 million acres of managed land. 

by
  • Venice Buhain
/ September 18, 2024
Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck
Politics

2024 debates: Seattle City Council Position 8 with Woo, Rinck

Watch the debate between incumbent Tanya Woo and UW assistant director Alexis Mercedes Rinck, hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition.

by
  • Madeline Happold
/ September 18, 2024
presidential seal on a podium
Politics

Poll: Kamala Harris leads in WA; voters feel a glimmer of optimism

A new Cascade PBS/Elway poll looks at how Washingtonians will cast their ballot for president and how they’re feeling about the country’s direction.

by
  • Josh Cohen
/ September 13, 2024 /
Updated: Sept. 13, 10:35 a.m.
A photo of a processing plant in Washington
Politics

Washington ballot initiatives lose ground with voters in new poll

Surveys using actual ballot language reveal waning support for repealing the capital gains tax, cap-and-invest program and WA Cares program.

by
  • Shauna Sowersby
/ September 12, 2024
The Washington state Capitol
Politics

Washington voters are leaning toward Bob Ferguson in governor race

A Cascade PBS/Elway Poll shows Ferguson’s double-digit lead over Republican Dave Reichert. But independent and undecided voters could change that.

by
  • Mai Hoang
/ September 12, 2024
Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert
Politics

Recap: 5 top takeaways from Washington’s governor debate

Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert disagreed on taxes, government spending, public safety and whether Reichert would protect reproductive rights.

by
  • Shauna Sowersby
/ September 10, 2024
Sen. Maria Cantwell and challenger Raul Garcia
Politics

Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat

Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator.

by
  • John Stang
/ September 10, 2024
A photo of candidates John Snaza and Matt Marshall
Politics

Is one Western Washington district shifting further to the right?

A candidate with past ties to a right-wing militia and a former sheriff are competing to replace more mainstream Republican Rep. J.T. Wilcox in WA’s House.

by
  • Shauna Sowersby
/ September 5, 2024
Marathon’s refinery on March Point, just outside Anacortes
Environment

Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions

Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education.

by
  • John Stang
/ August 23, 2024
Sue Kuehl Pederson, Dave Upthegrove and Jaime Herrera Beutler.
Politics

WA Public Lands Commissioner primary likely headed for a recount

Currently, Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson are neck and neck for second place behind Jaime Herrera Beutler.

by
  • Venice Buhain
/ August 20, 2024
The Capitol building is seen on the first day of the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol
Politics

Washington governor’s race narrows to Bob Ferguson, Dave Reichert

No surprises in the race for governor, but a Republican leads the race for attorney general. 

by
  • Shauna Sowersby
/ August 6, 2024
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