Politics Is it time for WA to give ranked-choice voting a shot? Some lawmakers say it could make for less divided politics. Others remain wary based on Pierce County’s experience a decade ago. by Melissa Santos / February 20, 2019
Politics In Washington, teen sexting is a felony — but that could change Olympia is reconsidering a law that treats teens who swap nude selfies as harshly as adults who deal in child pornography. by Melissa Santos / March 5, 2019
Politics New WA bill aims to prevent an Electoral College revolt in 2020 The push by legislators comes after four 'faithless electors' went rogue in 2016. by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2019
Politics WA nears a first: Offering a public option for health insurance Lawmakers have already moved to protect pre-existing conditions. Now they may make Washington the first state to provide a public health care option. by Melissa Santos / April 24, 2019
Politics Fight over safe injection site in Seattle threatens opioid treatment bill A last-minute attempt to pull funding from agencies that run safe-injection sites is complicating things in Olympia. by Melissa Santos / April 19, 2019
Politics How a WA lawmaker used a fake kidnapping to sway a vote Sen. Tim Sheldon cited a Mexican kidnapping as an argument for keeping certain info about state and local politicians offline. One problem: it never happened. by Melissa Santos / April 18, 2019
Politics What would Seattle gain by hosting a presidential debate? Local Democrats, including Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, want the party's candidates for president to face off in Seattle. Here's why. by Melissa Santos / April 15, 2019
Politics What WA can expect after raising the tobacco age to 21 Here's what happened in other states and cities when they raised the age to buy tobacco. by Melissa Santos / April 12, 2019
Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Politics WA Democrats vote to use a presidential primary — not caucuses — to choose a 2020 nominee The decision to move away from the caucus system breaks with how Washington Democrats have operated for decades. by Melissa Santos / April 7, 2019 / Updated 1:08 p.m., Feb. 5, 2020