Politics
With history against her, Kshama Sawant fights for her political life
The veteran council member earned 37% of the primary vote. No incumbent has recovered from numbers that low in at least 20 years.
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Trotsky vs. Bezos: Seattle's race for District 3 echoes throughout local history
The contest between Kshama Sawant and Egan Orion is the latest manifestation of the city's perennial conflict between the left and big business.
Equity
Four years after historic wins for Latino politicians, the Yakima City Council is getting less diverse
A voting rights lawsuit against the city opened the door for Latino leaders across the state. But in Yakima those gains seem to be disappearing.
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These ballot boxes keep your vote safe from fire, rain and rampaging SUVs
The welded steel drop boxes got their start in the Puget Sound area, but are now in demand across the country.
Politics
Legal experts say affirmative-action measure wouldn’t permit use of racial quotas
Opponents argue Referendum 88 would institute numeric, race-based quotas in Washington state. The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled such practices illegal.