Politics

16400 Stories

King County on pace to reach 35% turnout in Aug. 1 primary

Election officials expect just about one in three registered King County voters to cast ballots in today's primary.
- Katie Campbell
Former Costco CEO among top donors trying to sway Seattle voters

Former Costco CEO Jim Sinegal is the biggest-name donor trying to influence voters in Seattle’s City Council races. Sinegal’s made two separate $10,000 gifts to two Political Action Committees (PACs) that are being funded by 18 big donors heading into the Aug. 1 primary.
- David Hyde
These food entrepreneurs want your vote for Seattle City Council

Public safety is one of the top issues in this year’s primary election. It’s one of the issues that prompted several candidates who built their careers in the food business to enter the city council race.
- Ruby de Luna
A federal judge has dismissed Trump's defamation case against CNN over 'the Big Lie'

The former president claimed that references in news articles or by the network's hosts to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as "the Big Lie" was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
- The Associated Press
Over 1,100 rioters have been charged for Jan. 6. Many name Trump in their statements

More than 1,100 people have already been charged for their actions around Jan. 6 and many of them invoked Former President Donald Trump, who may also be indicted.
- Tom Dreisbach
As living memories of the Korean War fade, its consequences become clearer

As most Korean War vets are well into their 90s, they still struggle with America's perceptions of what has been called "the Forgotten War."
- Quil Lawrence
Rep. Van Orden gets bipartisan scolding after he cursed at teen Senate pages

GOP and Democratic lawmakers alike condemned the Wisconsin Republican after he spewed profanities at a group of Senate pages taking photos at the Capitol.
- Juliana Kim
Presidential primaries have seen dramatic comebacks. Could DeSantis '24 be next?

Using the phrase "comeback kid" helped Bill Clinton revive his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in the 1992 New Hampshire primary. Could Ron DeSantis revive that model?
- Ron Elving
Would rent control slow new housing construction if it passes in Seattle?

Seattle’s city council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a new rent control law. The city’s proposal would not exempt new construction, just like a similar but controversial one voters passed a couple years ago in Minnesota.
- David Hyde
Biden has a 7th grandchild. But he's never acknowledged her, until now

President Biden is known for his close relationship with his grandchildren. But he hadn't recognized a 4-year-old daughter of Hunter Biden from his family, until Friday.
- Barbara Sprunt

636 of 1640

Politics

Sponsored