Politics Election fact check: WA, OR ballots can’t be ‘cancelled’ online The states’ online portals won’t invalidate your original paper ballot — even if malicious actors try to do so from afar. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2020
Politics Matt Shea isn’t running, but he’s a key part of election attack ads The lawmaker, who was accused of domestic terrorism, is being used to attack not only his fellow Republicans, but also a Seattle Democrat. by Melissa Santos / October 19, 2020
Politics GOP fights to hold on to WA secretary of state, treasurer offices Both GOP Secretary of State Kim Wyman and state Treasurer Duane Davidson face a tough challenge this election. by Melissa Santos / October 16, 2020
News WA Supreme Court rules $30 car tab initiative is unconstitutional The Washington Supreme Court issued the long-awaited ruling on Thursday. by Melissa Santos / October 15, 2020 / 12:35 p.m. Oct. 15
Politics Loren Culp vs. Jay Inslee: Their views on guns, BLM, COVID-19 and more The candidates for Washington governor hold wildly different views on just about everything. by Melissa Santos / October 6, 2020
Politics How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it. by Melissa Santos / October 2, 2020
Politics Your anxiety could be delaying your voter registration in WA Worried voters are attempting to register multiple times online. Elections officials say that just slows down the process. by Melissa Santos / September 30, 2020 / Updated 7:15 a.m. Sept. 30
Politics Sherae Lascelles is giving Frank Chopp his biggest challenge in decades The third-party candidate performed better in the Aug. 4 primary than anyone who has ever challenged Chopp, Washington's longest-serving House speaker. by Melissa Santos / September 25, 2020
Politics Having problems voting in WA? We’ve got a tipline for that Crosscut is partnering with ProPublica's Electionland to report on any issues voters encounter when casting ballots this year. You can help. by Melissa Santos / September 22, 2020
Politics QAnon conspiracy theories have seeped into Northwest politics The baseless movement claims satanic pedophiles run the world. One professor describes it as ‘a decentralized online conspiracy cult.’ by Melissa Santos / September 17, 2020