Inslee, a Democrat, is the only living former governor to offer a full-throated endorsement of the tax. The measure faces a ballot recall in November.

Nine candidates are running in the state’s August primary, but only two will emerge from that race to compete in November. It’s one of just 18 around the country that’s considered a toss-up.

The 14th Legislative District is home to one of the largest populations of Latino voters in the state. It is one of several Republican districts Democrats aim to flip.

The Democrat from Southwest Washington said the loss of human lives in Longview is devastating. She is also concerned about the spinoff effects for local jobs and wildfires.

Primary elections are fast approaching, and Democrats in some Western Washington races are facing early competition — from other Democrats.

Washington’s Supreme Court has a record number of races up for election, but voter participation is historically low.

Now independent and rebranded as The Nature Record, the assessment was first launched through an executive order signed by then-President Biden in Seattle.

Marcia Kelbon announced her candidacy for the Washington State House to represent the 24th Legislative District in this year’s election.

A new law requires the state superintendent to study limiting cellphones in schools, but advocates worry that without a statewide ban Washington will get left behind.

Demonstrations are planned in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Eugene and several other locations across the region.