Washington Lands Commissioner race tightens, recount in motion
Two weeks after Washington’s primary election, the race for the Commissioner of Public Lands remains too close to call, with an automatic recount now underway.
1 of last GOP congressmen who voted to impeach Trump advances in WA's US House race
One of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump and a candidate endorsed by the former president have advanced to the November general election in Washington state's 4th Congressional District race.
Tanya Woo, Alexis Mercedes Rinck take early lead in race for Seattle City Council
Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo and challenger Alexis Mercedes Rinck lead early in early election results for the only open seat.
How every WA county voted for governor in the 2024 August primary election
The top two vote-getters from the primary race will advance to the November election.
WA gubernatorial candidates Ferguson, Reichert win primary election
Washington gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert are set to face off in the general election this November, early primary results show.
Live election results for WA's 2024 primary election
Get the latest primary election results in Washington, including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, insurance commissioner, superintendent of education and more
Low voter turnout as WA primaries approach final stretch
As the primary election season reaches its final stretch, experts are concerned that Washington's voter turnout is far lower than normal.
1 of last WA GOP congressmen to vote for Trump impeachment defends seat
Congressional primary races in Washington are attracting outsized attention, including one that pits one of the last remaining U.S. House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump against two conservative candidates whose platforms are in lock-step with the GOP presidential nominee.
New deputy pursuit policy starts Aug. 1 in King County, WA
The King County Sheriff’s Office has updated its vehicle pursuit policy to include new modifications that will take effect starting on Thursday, August 1.
Ferry system becomes key issue in WA gubernatorial race
Crew shortages, unreliable service, outdated vessels, huge wait times — Washington's ferry system has emerged as a major topic in this year's gubernatorial race.
DNC plans to move forward with virtual roll call to pick presidential nominee: AP
The Democratic National Committee is planning to push forward with a virtual roll call to pick a presidential nominee, rather than doing it at the convention, according to the Associated Press.
Kamala Harris' campaign impact on WA political leaders
We talk with Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad, who says she is the first South Asian woman to lead a party organization in the U.S. for either party. She tells us about what the Harris campaign means to her.
Pres. Biden drops out of presidential race: What's next?
The president announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday morning, but what happens now? We talk with local experts about constitutional law, the Democrats' nomination process and more.
Washington political leaders react to Biden dropping out
Several political leaders across Washington state have voiced their thoughts on Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a 'forced outing' placed on hold
A judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a "forced outing" measure.
Shootout along Aurora Ave. in Greenwood has neighbors begging leaders to take action
A shoot out and car chase through Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood has residents calling on leaders to help curb violence.
Washington judge denies GOP attempt to keep financial impact of initiatives off November ballots
Information about how much money three GOP-backed initiatives would cost the state of Washington must appear on the November ballot where voters can see it, a judge on Friday ruled.
Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a 'forced outing' measure
A school district, a nurse, and civil rights and youth services organizations sued Thursday to block a new Washington state parental rights law that critics describe as a "forced outing" measure.
Fight over natural gas could be decided by new WA voter initiative
Let’s Go Washington and the Building Industry Association of Washington are behind Initiative 2066, which aims to push back on portions of a controversial decarbonization bill that narrowly passed the legislature this year.
'Do the right thing': 2 other Bob Fergusons drop out of WA governor race, AG threatened criminal charges
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said if the two other "Bob Fergusons" didn’t withdraw from the race by the Monday deadline they could face criminal charges under state law.