Politics Ahead of midterms, WA voters say abortion, economy are key issues Washington state democrats show an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections, but races are tightening, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 22, 2022 / Updated at 9:25 a.m. on Sept. 22
Politics Poll: 40% of WA voters still undecided in Secretary of State race And just a paper-thin margin separates incumbent Steve Hobbs from challenger Julie Anderson. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 22, 2022
Politics Shelved report details 14 COVID deaths inside Washington prisons Six of those who died between June 2020 and Aug. 2021 were not adequately evaluated after they requested to be seen for symptoms, according to an unreleased state watchdog report. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 14, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee declares end to COVID emergency in Washington state More than two years after the order took effect, the governor's special authority to combat the pandemic is over — even as the virus remains. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 8, 2022 / Updated at 5:02 p.m. on Sept. 8
Politics Four years later, voter-approved WA gun law hasn't been implemented State officials have yet to start annual background checks for owners of pistols and semiautomatic rifles — and they have no concrete plans to do so. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 7, 2022
Politics WA state delays watchdog reports on prisons, concerning advocates Washington's prison oversight agency shelved half a dozen reports that were underway when its inaugural director departed last November. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 11, 2022
Politics Trump's presence hovers over WA primary elections While he didn't appear on the ballot, the former president's influence is shaping the dynamics of the November general election. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 9, 2022
Politics No red wave in sight after early returns in key legislative race First returns show state Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, holding onto her hotly contested seat. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 2, 2022 / Updated at 10:10 p.m. on Aug. 2
Politics U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier holds large lead for WA's 8th Congressional District It's unclear whether the incumbent will face Matt Larkin or Reagan Dunn in the general election. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 2, 2022
Politics Who will WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs face in November? The first ballot drop shows an almost three-way tie for second place between Anderson, Hagglund, and Sen. Wagoner. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 2, 2022