Politics Washington considers online signatures for 2020 initiatives Other states are allowing electronic signatures to count on election petitions during the pandemic. Should Washington do the same? by Melissa Santos / July 1, 2020 / 10:25 p.m. July 1
Politics 2 Democratic groups pledge to address racism in WA politics After political consultants of color demanded change earlier this month, the chair of the Washington State Democrats says, ‘They were right to call us out on it, and we’ve got to fix it.’ by Melissa Santos / June 26, 2020
News New lockdown ordered as coronavirus cases surge in Washington state New rules will ban indoor gatherings, close restaurants to indoor dining and limit all retail to 25% capacity, including grocery stores. by Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 14, 2020 / Updated 2:33 p.m. December 8
Politics Late Republican ballots thwart Democratic gains in WA Legislature Several races where Democrats led on election night have since flipped to the GOP, leaving the overall balance of power in Olympia unchanged. by Melissa Santos / November 16, 2020
Politics How Republican Kim Wyman keeps winning in blue Washington state The secretary of state’s latest victory will make her the only statewide GOP official on the West Coast, outside of Alaska. by Melissa Santos / November 11, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Politics No, Loren Culp’s bid for WA governor didn’t leave him jobless He’s not actually out of work — and the city of Republic didn’t exactly 'defund' its police department, as the Republican candidate claimed. by Melissa Santos / November 6, 2020
Politics How the WA Legislature plans to go remote during COVID-19 The pandemic is creating more ways for people to make their voices heard at the state Capitol without traveling in person to Olympia. by Melissa Santos / November 6, 2020
Politics WA Democrats see path to cleaner fuels, capital gains tax after election Democrats already had strong majorities, but Tuesday’s election may have created an even more progressive Legislature than before. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2020
Politics Biden wins WA, Inslee reelected to 3rd term as governor Democrats dominated at the top of the ticket in Washington state, even as the national results in the presidential race remained unclear. by Melissa Santos / November 3, 2020 / Updated 12:11 a.m. November 4