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The Washington state Capitol is pictured from Heritage Park in Olympia on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Washington Democrats move closer to supermajority after bad night for GOP
“Bad, but not disastrous.” That’s how Washington State Republican Party Chairman Jim Walsh described Tuesday’s election results that showed Democrats widening their majorities in the … more
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The Temple of Justice is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.
Democrat-backed candidates lead in Washington Supreme Court races
Voters appeared content with the status quo on Tuesday, after the initial results had three incumbents and one aligned candidate leading in four of the five Washington Supreme Court races. … more
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Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank
Pierce County voters rejecting amendments to change office of sheriff
Pierce County voters appear to be rejecting two charter amendments that would dramatically change the office of the sheriff. Amendment 53 asked Pierce County voters if they want to switch to an … more
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Ahnaleigh Wilson, 17, of Eastmont High School, center, and Frances Staudt, 17, of Tumwater High School, right, speak with the media about Initiative 638 at Let’s Go Washington’s election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Redmond, Wash. (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
Washington voters backing initiative to keep transgender athletes out of girls’ sports
The only state ballot measure that will likely pass in Tuesday’s election is the one that would prohibit transgender girls from competing in K-12 girls’ sports. It’s a major loss for the … more
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People watch the election results Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, during the GOP watch party at Boise Centre East in Boise.
Idaho voters reject abortion rights initiative Prop 1
Idaho voters rejected Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that sought to legalize abortion in the state up to fetal viability or in emergencies, and would have enumerated rights to other types of … more
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Voters cast their ballots Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Borah High School in Boise.
Amid national blue wave, Idaho Democrats could gain a handful of legislative seats
As the nation experienced a blue wave in congressional midterm elections across the country, Democrats in Idaho could pick up a handful of seats in the state Legislature.  Based on … more
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Oregon Governor, Tina Kotek, speaks at the Oregon Democratic Election Night Watch Party in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins reelection
Democratic incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek will get another four years in office after convincing voters she was the only viable candidate who would challenge the Trump administration. The Associated … more
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Representative Joel McEntire speaks during Cascade Community Healthcare’s 11th annual Legislative and Governmental Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Rep. Joel McEntire on path to new term despite recent backlash for online conduct
Incumbent Washington state Rep Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, is leading Democrat challenger Terry Carlson in the tightest state lawmaker race in Southwest Washington’s 19th and 20th Legislative … more
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From the left, Eastmont High School student Ahnaleigh Wilson, Tumwater High School student Frances Stuadt and W.F. West High School students Joy and Drees Cushman prepare to give public comment during a “listening session” with Republican state lawmakers concerning Initiative IL26-638 that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls’ athletics at the Washington state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Washington initiative to protect girls sports passing, two other initiatives failing
Tuesday night saw a mixed bag of results for three initiatives on the Nov. 3 ballot that consumed a great deal of public debate leading up to election day.  An initiative to keep biological … more
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Washington state Democrats gather in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood and await the midterm results. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Rough election night for Republicans in Washington state Legislature
Buoyant Democrats were on course Tuesday to strengthen their grip on power in the Washington state House. But the caucus is poised to lose its longest-serving member, and a series of intraparty … more
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Washington state Sen. Jamie Pedersen of Seattle celebrates defeat of an initiative to repeal the income tax on high earners that he wrote and pushed through the Legislature. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Washington state voters embracing income tax on high earners
Voters on Tuesday were upholding Washington’s new income tax on households earning more than a million dollars a year, a threshold opponents argued would eventually be lowered to apply to everyone. … more
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MGP declares victory in congressional race against Braun 
Polls ahead of the general election showed the incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, locked neck-and-neck with Republican challenger state Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, in the race … more
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A line of clams are placed on a tailgate after being cleaned during a razor clam dig at the Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.
WDFW approves five days of razor clam digs at Copalis and Mocrocks
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Tuesday confirmed the next round of razor clam digging opportunities at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches from Nov. 7 to 11. "Marine … more
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An “Official Ballot Drop Box” sign directs voters to a ballot drop location.
Election underway in Washington with strong early ballot turnout
Election Day has arrived, and officials in Yakima County report that ballots have poured in faster than expected leading into Washington’s Nov. 3 general election. Kathy Fisher, elections … more
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Trays of ballots await processing in the elections center in Pierce County on Oct. 29, 2026.
Tuesday’s election in Washington is packed with big decisions for voters
Washington’s massive midterm election on Tuesday is nearly here. Voters are weighing in on initiatives to repeal a statewide income tax on high earners and bar transgender girls from competing … more
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Cosmo Specialty Fibers pulp mill in Cosmopolis.
Material found at Cosmo Specialty Fibers along Chehalis River poses ‘no significant risk to the public’
Recently, a report surfaced that radioactive material had been discovered during the Environmental Protection Agency’s clean-up of the Cosmo Specialty Fibers facility in Cosmopolis and that the … more
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Democratic state Rep. Amy Walen is running for reelection and faces a tough challenge from Jessica Forsythe, a fellow Democrat. (Walen Campaign photo)
In a tight battle for a Washington legislative seat, a PAC tries influencers to reach voters
Tiffany knows fashion. Lita opines on the outdoors. Their online content creations draw thousands of views from those seeking their advice and recommendations. Recently Tiffany and Lita veered … more
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, as seen from the east side, leads into the 26th Legislative District, where Democrats have gained momentum in recent years. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)
These purple Washington state districts are trending blue — what changed?
This is the story of how Democrats came to win over (most of) Washington’s suburbs. Over the past decade, Democrats have amassed power in Olympia through areas further and further from their … more
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State Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, listens as his fellow legislators discuss the upcoming legislative session during the 2025 Legislative Roundtable at the Lewis County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.
McEntire receives second fine from a state agency in two-month period
The Washington state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) officially fined state Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, $500 this week as punishment for personal use of campaign funds after a $3,000 payment … more
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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray hosts a roundtable on rising health insurance costs alongside Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, center-right, small business owners and a local physician on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
As Washington open enrollment begins, far fewer than expected have lost coverage
Starting Sunday, Washingtonians who need to buy health insurance through the state’s online marketplace can enroll in or change their plans, but they face another major cost increase to maintain … more
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