Politics
Spokane-area 5th District race wide open with McMorris Rodgers out
After the 20-year incumbent declined to run, 11 candidates are now battling to represent Eastern WA in the historically powerful U.S. House seat.
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Young Washingtonians talk about why they may not vote in 2024
But fellow university students are working to get them excited about the democratic process and engaged with local elections.
Environment
WA conservative groups are banding together to dump carbon pricing
Redmond hedge fund manager Brian Heywood is spending millions to end cap-and-invest. The initiative has a web of organizations — and Brandi Kruse — backing it.
Politics
Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race
Among those who have decided, Democrat Bob Ferguson leads Republican Dave Reichert 22% to 20% with six months remaining until the election.
Politics
WSF says building new diesel ferries would create two-year delay
State officials say it would significantly slow plans to grow the fleet if they were to switch now from hybrid boats to the less eco-friendly option.