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WA State Sen. Emily Randall and state Rep. Jesse Young

Races to watch in the Washington Legislature this year

With President Joe Biden and national Democrats facing headwinds, WA state Senator Emily Randall and other incumbents are working hard to avoid a red wave.

Joseph O’Sullivan

/ July 5, 2022 /

Updated at 9 a.m. on July 5

Politics

King County considers moving most elections to even years

So-called 'off-year' elections have lower voter turnout. A proposed change would move a dozen county races in an effort to garner more ballots.

Joseph O’Sullivan

/ June 27, 2022

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News

‘Roe v. Wade’: WA officials, advocates react to Supreme Court ruling

The right to abortion is protected in Washington. But the rollback could have 'dangerous consequences' for the state's healthcare system and beyond.

Joseph O’Sullivan

/ June 24, 2022 /

Updated at 5:45 p.m. on June 24

Environment

Amid pandemic meat shortage, a stampede for local beef

Washington's small slaughterhouses see a boom as COVID hits big meat processors. Will it last?

Carl Segerstrom

High Country News

/ May 26, 2020

The Spokane city skyline with a construction crane in the foreground.

Growth

Newcomers fleeing expensive housing are finding it again in Spokane. Now they want protections

A slate of measures intended to support low-income residents and reduce homelessness awaits a vote by the city council.

Carl Segerstrom

High Country News

/ January 14, 2020

Environment

These young activists want Washington and Oregon to be bolder on climate — so they sued their governors

A win could mean more aggressive action to avoid climate disaster. Some environmental leaders think the lawsuit is a distraction from the action Jay Inslee and Kate Brown are pushing for.