Politics WA lieutenant governor candidates try to stand out in debate State Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood, and U.S. Rep. Denny Heck both are seeking to become the second-in-line to Washington's governor. by Melissa Santos / October 22, 2020
Politics What you should know about WA Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2021 budget plan The Democratic governor is proposing new taxes to help pay for coronavirus relief, plus an ambitious plan to cap carbon emissions in Washington state. by Melissa Santos / December 18, 2020 / 6:29 p.m. December 19, 2020
News WA unemployment problems persist, with some going unpaid for months Nine months into the pandemic, the state’s unemployment system is still rife with issues, and thousands are stuck in limbo. by Melissa Santos / December 17, 2020
News COVID-19 lockdown to last through Jan. 4 in Washington state Bans on indoor gatherings and indoor dining will remain in place for an additional three weeks. by Melissa Santos / December 8, 2020 / Updated 2:22 p.m. December 8
News Bad credit shouldn't mean higher insurance rates, WA official says State regulators say the current system leads to low-income people and people of color paying more, and is bad policy in a pandemic. by Melissa Santos / December 8, 2020
News How ventilation plays a role in reducing indoor spread of COVID-19 If you’re inside, wearing a mask and physical distancing are important. But so is proper air flow. by Melissa Santos / November 25, 2020
Politics What happens if WA Gov. Jay Inslee takes a job in Biden’s cabinet A federal appointment for Inslee would set off a cascade of political moves here in his home state. by Melissa Santos / November 30, 2020 / Updated 9:10 a.m. November 30
Politics Meet the Black women who made historic gains in WA politics in 2020 The number of Black women in Washington’s Legislature will triple next year, and the state just elected a Black woman to Congress for the first time. by Melissa Santos / November 20, 2020 / Updated 12:11 p.m. November 23, 2020
Politics How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it. by Melissa Santos / October 2, 2020
Politics Your anxiety could be delaying your voter registration in WA Worried voters are attempting to register multiple times online. Elections officials say that just slows down the process. by Melissa Santos / September 30, 2020 / Updated 7:15 a.m. Sept. 30