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Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy

The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy.
Teo Popescu
Politics

‘Gaslighting and manipulation.’ Why Tammy Morales is leaving Seattle City Council

Tammy Morales wants Seattleites to know that her decision to leave the Seattle City Council has nothing to do with policy differences. She says her early departure in January is more about gaslighting, toxicity, and a lack of democratic process.
Libby Denkmann

Sarah Leibovitz
Government

Girmay Zahilay enters King County executive race saying he represents ‘next generation’

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county.
Scott Greenstone
Politics

Here's who's running for King County executive (so far)

So far, two Democratic elected leaders have stepped up to run the second-largest county on the West Coast — Eastside County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and County Assessor John Arthur Wilson.
Scott Greenstone
Politics

Bob Ferguson, chess master and Washington's next governor, preps for Trump rematch
Scott Greenstone
Elections

As Trump's GOP takes control, what’s next for Washington state’s Democrat-led legislature?

Democrats’ majority in the Washington State Legislature may grow slightly after this election, but many aren't preparing for smooth sailing heading into the state's next lawmaking session.
Jeanie Lindsay
Politics

Washington’s natural gas initiative wins, but court challenges could be next

Builders and contractors in Washington are celebrating the passage of Initiative 2066, calling it a victory for “energy choice.” Meanwhile, opponents of the measure say it will make it harder to achieve Washington’s clean energy goals, and they may sue to block it.
Amy Radil
Education

What the election means for school funding in Washington state

As school districts across the state slash millions from their budgets and consider school closures, Washington voters signaled strong support for education funding in this week's election.
Sami West
Politics

Washington Gov-elect Ferguson lays out plan ahead of second Trump term

Less than 48 hours after Donald Trump was declared president-elect, one of his most litigious foes was laying out his plan to push back again.
Katie Campbell
Politics

Most of his initiatives failed, but Washington Republicans still call him a winner

Brian Heywood spent millions of dollars of his own money to get four initiatives on the ballot. Three out of four of them were failing Tuesday night.
Joshua McNichols

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