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Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer
Politics

Right-wing "constitutional sheriffs" on the ballot in WA

Nearly half of those surveyed by The Marshall Project said they believe their power outranks the government's.

by
  • Wilson Criscione
InvestigateWest
/ November 7, 2022
A picture of U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley.
Politics

The Murray/Smiley Senate race may be Washington's priciest ever

As the long-serving Democrat and her GOP challenger spar, their close race has turned into a barrage of sharp, and expensive, ads.

by
  • Joseph O’Sullivan
/ November 3, 2022
Amber Maylor in her home
News

Housing vouchers sit unused at some rural Washington agencies

COVID stimulus gave public housing authorities new resources. While King County leads the nation in distribution, that's not the case across the state.

by
  • Brandon Block
/ November 3, 2022
Picture of Clyde Shavers, a Democrat running for a House seat in Washington's 10th Legislative District.
Politics

WA candidate accused of inflating military service by own father

Brett Shavers penned a letter alleging that his son, Democratic State House candidate Clyde Shavers, never served on a submarine and isn't yet an attorney.

by
  • Joseph O’Sullivan
/ November 2, 2022
Stephanie Valerdi poses in front of lush greenery.
News

Advocates want Pierce County to stop using E-Verify technology

The system, which compares employment eligibility forms to government records, has been described as error-ridden, cumbersome and redundant to the I-9.

by
  • Maleeha Syed
/ November 2, 2022
ballots at the King County processing center
Politics

Write-in candidates are having a serious moment in WA

Some people might still be writing 'Batman' on their ballot, but real write-ins are getting extra attention thanks to a 2018 Washington law.

by
  • Donna Gordon Blankinship
/ November 2, 2022
students entering Greenwood Elementary
News

Breaking down WA's school funding formula

Washington state revamped its K-12 funding system several years ago, but costs continue to rise. Here's what you need to know.

by
  • Venice Buhain
/ November 1, 2022
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News

The Seattle MacArthur Fellow who teaches common sense to computers

UW researcher Dr. Yejin Choi has spent a career pursuing 'risky' AI research that bridges the communication gap between humans and technology.

by
  • Hannah Weinberger
/ November 1, 2022
former mayor jenny durkan stands next to current mayor bruce harrell both wearing blue surgical masks
News

WA and Seattle ended their COVID states of emergency. What's next?

Do any restrictions remain in place? Can I still get tests and vaccines? How do I protect myself from the virus?

by
  • Josh Cohen
/ October 31, 2022 /
Updated at 1:34pm on Nov. 2
Left: The Nisqually Community Garden Right: William Spoonhunter, a Yakama Nation fisherman
News

How tribes, local organizations are bolstering food sovereignty

The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access.

by
  • Luna Reyna
/ October 31, 2022 /
Updated at 1:19 p.m. on Nov. 1
Tukwila resident looks at a flier touting a proposed minimum wage increase on the election ballot.
Politics

Unlike other minimum wage fights, Tukwila's sees no opposition

If it passes, the city’s new $17-plus hourly wage would apply to businesses with 15 or more employees.

by
  • Joseph O’Sullivan
/ October 31, 2022
Gov. Jay Inslee talks with supporters of Planned Parenthood
Politics

WA moves toward legal shields for abortion, gender-affirming care

Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers.

by
  • Donna Gordon Blankinship
/ October 28, 2022
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News

Spokane's Camp Hope is the center of a political storm

The state's largest encampment, home to nearly 450 people, began as a protest but has become a microcosm of housing and homelessness issues nationwide.

by
  • Mai Hoang
/ October 28, 2022
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News

Yakima, Spokane counties forfeit nearly $2M in federal rental aid

The U.S. Treasury pulled funds from jurisdictions that didn't meet the deadline to distribute at least 20% of their most recent allocation.

by
  • Brandon Block
/ October 27, 2022
Moriah Hughes
News

Why aren't clergy members obligated to report abuse in WA?

Since 2003, there has been bipartisan support among legislators to patch the state's mandatory-reporter law exemption.

by
  • Wilson Criscione
InvestigateWest
/ October 26, 2022
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