Politics 5 things Boeing's tax break money could buy instead To prevent a tariff war, Washington lawmakers may take back some of the company's record-setting tax break — and free up $100 million per year in the state budget. by Melissa Santos / February 27, 2020
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Process to prevent gerrymandering in WA needs improving, lawmakers say Redistricting — the once-per-decade exercise of redrawing political boundaries — is set to begin next year. by Melissa Santos / February 24, 2020
Politics Seattle's longtime houseboat dwellers fear the city is leaving them adrift Residents say city regulations are making it difficult and expensive to perform needed repairs. State lawmakers want to help. by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2020
Politics FAQ: Washington's March 10 presidential primary In a first, the vote-by-mail election will actually count when it comes to deciding the Democratic nominee for president. Here’s how it will work. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2020 / Updated 12 p.m. Friday, Mar. 6
Equity Black pot entrepreneurs fight for piece of Washington's very white marijuana industry “They were prosecuting us the most for cannabis...now, they’re on the street corners in our neighborhoods, selling that stuff to us." by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2020
Politics Canvassing via computer screen: a 2020 candidate’s election challenge Courting voters on Zoom, making ice cream on Facebook Live — candidates get creative to try to win your vote. by Melissa Santos / May 28, 2020
Politics ‘Everything is on the table’ as WA stares down a $9B shortfall Tax increases and budget cuts for Washington could be on the horizon during a legislative special session. by Melissa Santos / June 17, 2020
Politics Black consultants accuse WA Democratic groups of racism Consultants of color say they’re systematically left off ‘the list’ of who gets hired for campaigns. They have ideas to fix that. by Melissa Santos / June 12, 2020 / Updated 4 p.m. June 12
Politics WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession A $7 billion shortfall is predicted — so far. Here’s a look at some of the services and state programs that could get cut. by Melissa Santos / June 9, 2020 / 1:29 p.m. June 9