FACT CHECK: Sound Transit ballot measure not a big climate saver In a year that has broken record after high-temperature record, politicians in Washington state are saying a vote for them is a vote for the climate.... John Ryan
What has the state of emergency on homelessness achieved? Bill Radke speaks with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray about the state of emergency on homelessness and what we've done in the year since it was declared. Bill Radke
To Chinese-American voters: We hear you! A KUOW story about Chinese-Americans' views on the presidential race has received a considerable response from the Chinese-American community. The... KUOW Staff
PSE joins big-money fight over nation's first carbon tax If you go to Puget Sound Energy’s website, you’ll see Washington’s largest utility claim to take a stand on greenhouse gas emissions. The gas and... John Ryan
How should we judge our judges? The pros and cons of electing the judiciary Kim Malcolm talks with Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson about the benefits and drawbacks of electing judges. In Washington, we elect judges... Kim Malcolm
Washington Republicans fight the 'Trump effect' It’s not hard to see what Republicans in Western Washington are up against this year. State House candidate Paul Graves runs into it at Jackie Treadwell... Deborah Wang
No, you don't need a stamp for your ballot Let’s repeat that, in case you skimmed over the headline: Your ballot will be counted even if you DO NOT affix a stamp to the envelope. Abe Epton
Are boosters of that Citizens United initiative just dreaming? Linda Brewster lives in Port Townsend, but today she traveled to Seattle to make phone calls for Initiative 735. She estimates she's dedicated over 1... David Hyde
Tensions rise in 7th District race between Jayapal, Walkinshaw Kim Malcolm talks with Publicola's Josh Feit about the 7th Congressional District race between Pramila Jayapal and Brady Walkinshaw. This week, Jayapal... Kim Malcolm
'Ramtha' channeler JZ Knight channels $54,000 into Olympia elections Controversial "spirit channeler"JZ Knight of Yelm has channeled another $54,000 into Washington state politics. Knight claims to channel a 35,000-year... John Ryan