Politics WA Lt. Governor’s race 2020: What you should know Two Democrats are competing to be Washington's next lieutenant governor. Here's why they think they can handle the job's unusual collection of responsibilities. by Shauna Sowersby / October 12, 2020 / Updated Oct. 13, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.
Opinion Four takeaways from Washington’s 2020 primary election Rural-urban polarization is growing, the Democratic civil war continues and other lessons from the Aug. 4 primary. by Chris Vance / August 10, 2020
Opinion Raul Garcia can’t save WA Republicans from Tim Eyman In the governor’s race and beyond, the GOP needs to get far away from the toxic populism of Eyman and Donald Trump. by Chris Vance / July 16, 2020
Opinion The GOP effort for the governor's office is futile Washington Republicans have run serious gubernatorial races in the past, but that era is over. by Chris Vance / June 18, 2020
Opinion How one-party rule came to Washington state King County Republicans used to dominate the suburbs. That era is over. by Chris Vance / May 8, 2020
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for relying on the feds In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Chris Vance / April 6, 2020
Politics Emergency coronavirus spending caps WA legislative session Homelessness, transportation, climate change, Boeing among the main themes in Olympia. by Shauna Sowersby / March 13, 2020
News ‘Nothing short of torture’: WA to restrict youth solitary confinement The state Attorney General's Office, a key supporter of the legislation, argued that young people need a chance at rehabilitation. by Shauna Sowersby / March 12, 2020
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate. by Shauna Sowersby / February 25, 2020