Elections

Politics

Election 09: Progressive, anti-Eyman voters are not only in King County

Progressive voting blocs tend to be close to Puget Sound, and this core is expanding and holding steady. The exceptions: Pierce, Mason, and Clallam. Clark County is a key swing area.

Floyd McKay • February 6th Feb 6th

Culture

From Jim Crow to John Lovick

Snohomish County's new elected sheriff is African-American, which is worth noting, hopefully, only for a moment.

Peter Jackson • February 6th Feb 6th

Politics

Election wasn't about 'change'

In Washington, voters showed less anger than a renewed sense of realism.

Knute Berger • February 6th Feb 6th

Politics

Tom Carr vs. the press

Seattle's city attorney raises the stakes in a war with the media, and his fight could become an unwelcome political problem for Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Knute Berger • February 6th Feb 6th