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Could Trump withhold federal funding from Washington state? Treasurer prepares for worst

As Washington state officials prep for a second Trump presidency, perhaps no state official has been more explicit than Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti about preparing for what he sees as the worst possible outcome: Donald Trump and his administration cutting federal funding to liberal states.
Scott Greenstone
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In Trump-leaning Yakima County, Latino voters express mixed feelings

Across conservative Eastern Washington, most counties voted for President-elect Donald Trump this year. That includes Yakima County, where 53% of the population is Latino.
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
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In bright blue King County, these Trump voters are feeling good

This presidential election, every state moved to the political right. Washington did, too, a little bit. Here in bright blue King County, about a quarter million people voted for President-elect Donald Trump, according to polling data. How are they feeling about the big win? We went to South King County to find out.
Casey Martin
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Here's who's running for King County executive (so far)

So far, two Democratic elected leaders have stepped up to run the second-largest county on the West Coast — Eastside County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and County Assessor John Arthur Wilson.
Scott Greenstone
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Bob Ferguson, chess master and Washington's next governor, preps for Trump rematch
Scott Greenstone
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King County Exec Dow Constantine won’t run again. Race to succeed him begins

After four terms in office, King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he will not seek reelection next year. Already two members of the King County Council are possible contenders for his job.
Amy Radil
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Washington’s natural gas initiative wins, but court challenges could be next

Builders and contractors in Washington are celebrating the passage of Initiative 2066, calling it a victory for “energy choice.” Meanwhile, opponents of the measure say it will make it harder to achieve Washington’s clean energy goals, and they may sue to block it.
Amy Radil
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Washington Gov-elect Ferguson lays out plan ahead of second Trump term

Less than 48 hours after Donald Trump was declared president-elect, one of his most litigious foes was laying out his plan to push back again.
Katie Campbell
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Harris concedes the election but vows to not stop fighting for a better future

The vice president called Trump to congratulate him on his victory ahead of planned remarks at 4 p.m. ET at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Rachel Treisman
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JD Vance is the second-youngest vice president-elect. Trump is the oldest president-elect
Mansee Khurana

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