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Democrat-backed WA Supreme Court candidates win elections, except for one close race

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 3, 2026 All but one of the slate of five Washington state Supreme Court candidates backed by Democratic leaders...

Tuesday’s election in Washington is packed with big decisions for voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 2, 2026 Washington’s massive midterm election on Tuesday is nearly here. Voters are weighing in on initiatives to repeal a...

In a tight battle for a WA legislative seat, a PAC tries influencers to reach voters

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 30, 2026 Tiffany knows fashion. Lita opines on the outdoors. Their online content creations draw thousands of views from...

WA mobilizes National Guard for added security for ballot drop boxes

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 30, 2026 In a precedent-setting move, members of the Washington National Guard are being deployed in seven counties to...

Amid legal concerns, WA suspends contribution limits for candidates and PACs

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 28, 2026 Washington state’s campaign finance enforcers are allowing candidates for legislative and Supreme Court seats to spend as...

WA advocates renew calls for state to limit feds’ access to license data

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 27, 2026 SEATTLE — Chris Megargee volunteers at a Shoreline Home Depot to help day laborers frequently targeted by...

Feds allege over 400 noncitizens vote in WA; Hobbs disputes data

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 26, 2026 The top federal prosecutor in Seattle claimed on Monday that more than 400 noncitizens have been voting...

These measures on WA ballots could shake up local government

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 26, 2026 Voters may evict the sheriff from office in Pierce County, make Snohomish County Council seats nonpartisan and...

WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 23, 2026 Meta has paid Washington state a record-setting fine of more than $51 million for violating campaign finance...

House Speaker makes case for unseating Democrat in WA’s heated congressional race

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 21, 2026 House Speaker Mike Johnson returned to Washington state on Wednesday to campaign alongside Republican John Braun, a...

Washington panel eyes ways to ease hurdles to rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 19, 2026 Under pressure from Gov. Bob Ferguson, the Washington state Building Code Council is wrestling with how far...

WA Department of Social and Health Services eyes cuts, modernization for 2027

by Paul W. Taylor, TVW, Washington State Standard October 19, 2026 This article was first published by TVW. Washington’s largest state agency is preparing for a difficult 2027...

Citizen panel rejects pay hike for WA governor

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 15, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, who did not offer raises to thousands of state workers in recent contract...

Washington AG will not pursue youth online protection legislation in wake of Meta settlement

by Grace Kaste, Washington State Standard October 15, 2026 Washington Attorney General Nick Brown will not ask state lawmakers again to pass a sweeping bill to...

Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature

Gluesenkamp Perez cruising toward win over Braun in WA’s 3rd Congressional District

Washington voters embracing income tax on high earners

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