Politics
The Washingtonians still fighting 2020 election results
A month after the election, some continue to float false theories about dead people’s votes, hacked computer systems and fraud.
Emily McCarty
Emily McCarty is formerly a reporter for Crosscut, where she covered central Washington. Before Crosscut, she spent time in Canada covering Indigenous issues, disability, and gender. She has
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Why these politically savvy WA voters aren't voting for president
Not lazy, not unengaged — some eligible voters choosing to sit out the biggest race of 2020 want to send a message to the two-party system.
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Yakama Nation case could set precedent for sacred tribal sites in WA
The tribe seeks to stop gravel mining near a historic village and burial ground. The litigation could change the way tribal sites can be developed.
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1 in 4 Washingtonians could need food assistance soon
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