Opinion
Voters — not a Democratic majority — should decide Rep. Matt Shea's future
The problem with expelling an alleged domestic terrorist? He could be reelected.
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Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard
They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business.
politics
The only party in town: What fewer split districts mean for Washington's political agenda
As the state Legislature convenes, fewer voters are represented by both Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol than at any time since the 1930s.
Opinion
Democrats did well in Washington in 2018. They look even stronger in 2020
The most recent Crosscut/Elway Poll shows a widening gulf of support between the two major parties.
Growth
Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years
Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing.