You know that tab you tear off your ballot? Here’s why it exists Voting is hard. Your ballot is packed with decisions – some tougher than others. You have to parse the wonk , find the right-colored pen and sweat over... Amy Rolph
After prison the right to vote means 'way more' You know how you get your ballot in the mail, and you throw it in with the pile of fall catalogs and bills? And you say to yourself: “Oh, yeah, voting.... David Hyde
Under threat of lawsuit, WA Secretary of State sends correction letter to Spanish speaking voters Under threat of lawsuit, Washington's secretary of state is sending a correction letter to voters who speak and read Spanish. In the Washington voter's... Paige Browning
How King County Elections verifies your signature (or smiley face) Ever wonder what happens after you mail your ballot? If you live in King County, chances are, your ballot was inspected by someone like Paige McGrath.... Ruby de Luna
PSE joins big-money fight over nation's first carbon tax If you go to Puget Sound Energy’s website, you’ll see Washington’s largest utility claim to take a stand on greenhouse gas emissions. The gas and... John Ryan
Ad shows Republicans take trains and recycle, too Republicans in Washington are hoping to break free of stereotypes before the election. One way they're doing it is with an online video about... Paige Browning
This week we're raining opinions on the news What do you do if you’re an anti-Trump Republican or anti-Hillary Democrat? Should you vote for a third party candidate? And this week the Brady... Bill Radke
How should we judge our judges? The pros and cons of electing the judiciary Kim Malcolm talks with Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson about the benefits and drawbacks of electing judges. In Washington, we elect judges... Kim Malcolm
It's union versus the right for Initiative 1501 (senior privacy) UPDATE 10/31/16, 2 p.m. On Friday the Washington state Attorney General’s Office said it filed a complaint in Thurston County Superior Court against the... Ruby de Luna
Ballot instructions in Pierce County inaccurate, Democrats say UPDATE: 5:49 pm. Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson tells KUOW that she has reached an agreement with the state Democratic Party because of the threat... Amy Radil
