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Will natural gas be turned off in Washington state? Voices for and against Initiative 2066

Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with voices for and against Initiative 2066, which would prohibit penalties for using natural gas in construction, limit the ability of building codes to discourage the use of natural gas, and keep utility officials from making planning decisions that would lead to natural gas being cost-prohibitive
Libby Denkmann

Alec Cowan
Walz to waltz through Washington for fundraiser

A day after he appeared in a vice presidential debate on CBS, Washington Democrats announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will come to Western Washington on Oct. 8 for a "private event."
Scott Greenstone
Watch live: Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz face off in debate
NPR Staff
Reichert says he supports abortion rights during second WA gubernatorial debate

Republican Dave Reichert and Democrat Bob Ferguson debated for the second time Wednesday night — in what could be the final time the two have such a meeting before Election Day.
Jeanie Lindsay
Watch: Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck face off in Seattle City Council debate
KUOW Staff
There's a price tag on Seattle's transportation woes. Will voters pay it?

This November, Seattle voters will face a decision on whether to approve a property tax levy that would significantly increase the city's spending on transportation projects. So what would voters get for their money?
Joshua McNichols
As election day nears, climate repeal turns up the heat on WA’s transportation budget crisis
Jeanie Lindsay
South Asians in Washington state take in historic presidential debate with hope, anxiety

South Asians have become increasingly influential in national politics in recent years, especially in Washington state.
Scott Greenstone
Trump asked when Seattle protesters would be prosecuted. Answer: They have been
Dyer Oxley
Watch live: Harris and Trump face off in first presidential debate
NPR Staff

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