Politics Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator. by John Stang / September 10, 2024
Environment Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education. by John Stang / August 23, 2024
News WA rolls out one of the nation’s most generous EV rebate programs Open to low- and middle-income residents who want to buy or lease an electric vehicle, the new program could benefit a third of the state’s families. by John Stang / August 9, 2024
Politics Election cybersecurity top of mind in WA’s Secretary of State race Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and Republican challenger Dale Whitaker clash over how to handle political misinformation ahead of the primary. by John Stang / July 25, 2024
Environment Are offshore wind turbines in Washington’s future? If voters decide in November to keep the cap-and-invest program, the state has plans that could bring the technology to its coastal waters. by John Stang / July 23, 2024 / Updated 10:45 a.m., July 25, 2024
Politics WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs If passed, Initiative 2117 would repeal the state's new Climate Commitment Act, which has raised more than $2B for projects like electrifying transit. by John Stang / July 3, 2024