politics
Gov. Inslee declares end to COVID emergency in Washington state
More than two years after the order took effect, the governor's special authority to combat the pandemic is over — even as the virus remains.
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U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier holds large lead for WA's 8th Congressional District
It's unclear whether the incumbent will face Matt Larkin or Reagan Dunn in the general election.
politics
Who will WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs face in November?
The first ballot drop shows an almost three-way tie for second place between Anderson, Hagglund, and Sen. Wagoner.
politics
WA auditors feel tangled in the election integrity debate
Fueled by the false narrative that widespread fraud caused Trump to lose in 2020, election officials have been under constant attack from far-right deniers.
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'Full of injustice': Burden of court fines vary by race, county in WA
Black, Indigenous and Latino people in Washington have disproportionately higher court fines and fees, a recent study found, making it harder for some to rebuild after prison.