Politics Lisa Brown leads incumbent Nadine Woodward in Spokane mayoral race The election generated nearly $2M in donations as Woodward looks to win a second term, a feat only done twice in the past four decades. by Mai Hoang / November 7, 2023 / Updated 5:05 p.m., Nov. 10
Politics Live updates: 2023 Washington general election results Check here as ballots are counted for races in Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima and King County. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / November 7, 2023 / Updated November 8, 3:53 p.m.
Politics It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2023
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
Politics What’s at stake in the 2023 Seattle City Council elections? With seven of nine seats up for grabs, here’s how the new Council might address housing, homelessness, public safety, police accountability and more. by Josh Cohen / November 1, 2023
News Podcast | How next week’s council elections could change Seattle We spoke with reporter Josh Cohen about the district races and how they could impact the city after Nov. 7. by Maleeha Syed / November 1, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
Politics Outside interests spend more than $1M on Seattle City Council races The majority of funds come from businesses and real estate groups supporting conservative candidates, while unions mostly back progressives. by Josh Cohen / October 30, 2023
Politics WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 26, 2023
Politics Why are gas prices rising at stations unaffected by cap-and-trade? Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer. by John Stang / October 23, 2023