Politics
Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools
Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative.
Ashli Blow
Ashli Blow is a Seattle-based freelance writer who talks with people — in places from urban watersheds to remote wildernesses — about the environment around them. She’s been working in journal
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Investigations
Pierce deputy drove 83 mph in wrong lane during deadly 2020 crash
Records show the county settled for $3.5M after deeming the collision highly preventable, demonstrating the vague legal standards for officer driving.
Investigations
WA mobile home complaints over rent hikes, policies surged in 2023
The AG’s Office reported an unprecedented number of claims as parks are bought up by corporations and pandemic eviction moratoriums expire.
Environment
Wildlife advocates skeptical of WA wolf count
As the state considers removing the species’ endangered status, some argue that the Colville Tribe’s recent population estimate is implausibly high.
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.