A November ballot initiative to increase renter protections in Tacoma is drawing big outside spending — and attention from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.

Mayor Katie Wilson said she wants a balanced budget that will also boost spending for human services, police, and food security.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has officially come out against a conservative-backed initiative to rewrite the state’s “parents bill of rights” law.

Democrats want to scoop up more legislative seats in Battle Ground and other chunks of Southwestern Washington as they edge toward a supermajority in Olympia.

Kelabe Tewolde, a planning commissioner and fellow Democrat, defeated Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos in the primary election to represent south Seattle’s 37th Legislative District.

With majorities in the House and Senate in Olympia, Democrats aim to flip enough seats to be able to amend the state constitution or pass laws unilaterally.

Washington Democrats are chasing a supermajority, hoping to flip several Republican-controlled legislative seats this fall. They’re confident after initial primary results.

The primary to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse is a rare opportunity for Washington's Republicans to seek federal office. Candidates representing different wings of the party are testing Trump's influence.

Three candidates are running for the Pierce County Council’s District 7 seat, which represents Ruston, Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula and parts of northwest Tacoma.

Candidates who pull ahead in races for the state Legislature, state Supreme Court, and U.S. Congress will advance to November's election. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Aug. 4.