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WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 24, 2026 Younger voters and voters of color in Washington state see their ballots challenged for signature issues more often than their older and white counterparts. That’s according to an analysis of state election data by University of Washington researchers presented to state lawmakers Wednesday. Meanwhile, thousands more votes than usual went uncounted in last month’s primary due to delivery lags from the U.S. Postal...

Washington nears final step in joining California-Quebec carbon market

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 23, 2026 Taking the stage at Climate Week in New York City Wednesday morning, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his authorization...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department is inviting residents to register for its Fall 2026 Community Police Academy, an interactive program designed to give community...

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

RENTON, Wash. — Communities across Washington were encouraged to participate in civic life on September 17 as the state observed Washington’s Day of Civic Engagement. The City...

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WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 24, 2026 Younger voters and voters of color in Washington state see their ballots challenged for signature issues more...

Washington nears final step in joining California-Quebec carbon market

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 23, 2026 Taking the stage at Climate Week in New York City Wednesday morning, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department is inviting residents to register for its Fall 2026 Community Police Academy, an interactive program designed to...

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

RENTON, Wash. — Communities across Washington were encouraged to participate in civic life on September 17 as the state observed Washington’s Day of Civic...

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 17, 2026 The state Supreme Court on Thursday delivered the final blow to a controversial 2024 ballot measure pushed...

Will a new federal education tax credit be available in Washington?

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 16, 2026 Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to decide whether Washington will join 31 other states that have opted...

Prime-time debates set for WA income tax repeal measure, high-stakes US House race

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 15, 2026 Two of Washington’s hottest ballot battles will be the subject of prime-time televised debates next month. On Oct....

WA lawmakers face another $1B decision on lawsuit payouts

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 15, 2026 Washington needs to spend another $1.3 billion over the next two years to address skyrocketing lawsuit payouts...

Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 14, 2026 In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Pete Serrano, a former state attorney general...

WA’s longest-serving state House member at risk of ouster

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 14, 2026 Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos has rarely faced a competitive election challenge in her nearly three decades in...

Two WA public sector unions reach tentative deals on new contracts

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 11, 2026 Washington’s largest union for state government workers reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract early...

Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, WA leaders say they’re ready for what comes next.

by Donna Gordon Blankinship, Washington State Standard September 11, 2026 While the state’s lawyers fight in court to repel the Trump administration’s repeated attacks against vote-by-mail,...

Reykdal seeks $2B infusion for WA public schools in next budget

by Jerry Cornfield and Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard September 10, 2026 The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request...

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard September 9, 2026 A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange under the Affordable Care Act...

WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

Washington nears final step in joining California-Quebec carbon market

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

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WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

Washington nears final step in joining California-Quebec carbon market

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA voters of color more likely to have ballots challenged, per report

Washington nears final step in joining California-Quebec carbon market

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters

Will a new federal education tax credit be available in Washington?

Prime-time debates set for WA income tax repeal measure, high-stakes US House race

WA lawmakers face another $1B decision on lawsuit payouts

Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA

WA’s longest-serving state House member at risk of ouster

Two WA public sector unions reach tentative deals on new contracts

Amid uncertainty about mail-in ballots, WA leaders say they’re ready for what comes next.

Reykdal seeks $2B infusion for WA public schools in next budget

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

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