Can Washington state lawmakers cut their way out of a $2 billion shortfall? Washington state's 60-day legislative session started Monday in Olympia with lawmakers facing a $2 billion budget shortfall. Washington State Standard reporter Jerry Cornfield has been following lawmakers' attempts to soften the blow. Kim Malcolm
Democrats pour into Washington state as Republicans leave, analysis shows Washington voters shifted toward Donald Trump less than any state in last year's election. A big reason could be: who's moving here, and who's moving out. Scott Greenstone
Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says “This was a change election,” Congressmember Derek Kilmer told KUOW's Soundside. “People were unhappy. Candidly, I don’t think we should be defenders of the status quo." Libby Denkmann
Crypto billionaires throw big money behind a Washington congressional hopeful This week, in the congressional district that stretches from Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, a PAC funded by cryptocurrency billionaires spent almost $1.5 million on ads supporting Emily Randall, a Democrat. Scott Greenstone
The Gotta-go-Joe to Pro-Joe meter: Washington state edition Politicians and political donors spoke up last week about whether they believe President Joe Biden should stay in the race. Catharine Smith
A woman could win Washington's 6th Congressional race for the first time. But which one? In one Washington district that has elected white, male Democrats for 60 years, Democratic primary voters are choosing between two women for the first time this August. Scott Greenstone
Vice President Kamala Harris slated for June campaign visit to Seattle Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Seattle Saturday, June 1, 2024. Dyer Oxley
As abortion looks like a key issue in 2024, voters more divided by party than ever In a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion - and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same. Sarah McCammon
