Politics Where WA’s Republican Party goes after Slade Gorton On both sides of the aisle, people wonder what happened to Gorton’s brand of collaborative, civic-minded conservatism. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 3:07 p.m. Aug. 19
Politics Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA Serial numbers, seals, logs and GPS tracking are some of the tools used to protect the ballots placed in drop boxes each election cycle. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 12:26 a.m. Aug. 26
Politics What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues. by Melissa Santos / August 17, 2020
Politics How Loren Culp’s campaign for WA governor is costing Ferry County The county sheriff is asking for $138,000 to cover the costs of filling in for Republic Police Chief Loren Culp while Culp campaigns. by Melissa Santos / August 13, 2020 / Updated 12:13 p.m. Aug. 13
Environment Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries Point Roberts residents used to cross through Canadian land daily. When the pandemic caused the border to close, they found themselves stranded. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / August 11, 2020
News Seattle police subpoena tests Washington’s reporter shield law Five news outlets are fighting a judge’s order to turn over unpublished protest photos and video to police. by Melissa Santos / August 7, 2020
Politics WA 2020 primary results so far Loren Culp will be the Republican candidate for governor, while Democrat Marilyn Strickland was leading the race for an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020 / Updated 5:23 p.m. Aug. 5
Politics What to watch for in Washington’s 2020 primary election Tuesday's results will narrow the field in dozens of races, including for governor and an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020
Politics Campaign spending in WA Senate race signals tax battle to come Unions are spending big to unseat a centrist Democrat who opposes tax increases, while business-backed groups fight to keep him. by Melissa Santos / July 28, 2020