News Seattle seeks state’s help to reduce power of police unions The long-shot appeal to Olympia is making some labor representatives nervous. by David Kroman / November 9, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Politics No, Loren Culp’s bid for WA governor didn’t leave him jobless He’s not actually out of work — and the city of Republic didn’t exactly 'defund' its police department, as the Republican candidate claimed. by Melissa Santos / November 6, 2020
Politics How the WA Legislature plans to go remote during COVID-19 The pandemic is creating more ways for people to make their voices heard at the state Capitol without traveling in person to Olympia. by Melissa Santos / November 6, 2020
News Vote on King County sheriff presents opening for police reform Following a summer of protests, voters approve charter amendments that could lead to a new reality for policing. by David Kroman / November 6, 2020
Politics WA Democrats see path to cleaner fuels, capital gains tax after election Democrats already had strong majorities, but Tuesday’s election may have created an even more progressive Legislature than before. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2020
Environment Conservation groups vow to restore federal wolf protections The decision marks the 14th species the Trump administration has removed from the endangered list. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / November 5, 2020
Politics Presidential election results won't stop Seattle BLM protests Protesters took to the streets on election night, saying they will remain focused on police brutality whether or not Trump is reelected. by David Kroman / November 3, 2020
Politics Biden wins WA, Inslee reelected to 3rd term as governor Democrats dominated at the top of the ticket in Washington state, even as the national results in the presidential race remained unclear. by Melissa Santos / November 3, 2020 / Updated 12:11 a.m. November 4
Politics Anxious voters cast last-minute ballots around Washington state Voters dropping off their ballots on Election Day in Seattle, Bellevue and Yakima expressed some light hope, but mostly anxiety. by David Kroman / November 3, 2020