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Blue wave or prepaid postage — what inspired Washington's voters?
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Opinion
Overperforming state Republicans due for a dousing
Late ballots in the August primary leaned red, but the GOP is still in big trouble.
Opinion
After Democratic upsets, is Washington’s 8th District next?
Last week, Democrat Conor Lamb edged out Republican Rick Saccone in a special election in Pennsylvania congressional district. Lamb, a
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Rittereiser concedes, sending Shrier into the fight for the 8th
The Issaquah pediatrician will face off against Dino Rossi in a race with national implications.
Environment
Don’t call it a tax: Carbon fee heads to ballot
Can November’s carbon fee finally help the state regulate emissions and protect imperiled communities?