Politics

At Seattle's oldest Black church, prayers for a peaceful election

Faith leaders held virtual events across the country Monday in which they lamented the grief caused by the Covid pandemic and racial injustice. Seattle’s vigil took place at the city’s oldest Black church.

Mask or no mask? WA's gubernatorial race is a study in stark contrasts

Washington’s race for governor is a lopsided, yet surprisingly fiery contest this year. It pits incumbent Democrat Jay Inslee against Republican Loren Culp, a first-time candidate.

Law & Courts

Meet the Seattle Police Department's new community service officers

Years in the making, SPD's unarmed Community Service Officers now on duty

Environment

Amazon’s climate ambitions and PAC contributions at odds

After years of criticism, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has put forward several high-profile initiatives for his company around climate change. But during this election cycle, Amazon's PAC has given money to a number of Republican senators who aren't so climate friendly.

'Unprecedented' number of officers leaving Seattle Police Department, report says

A record number of officers left the Seattle Police Department in September, according to the Seattle Mayor’s Office. 39 officers — including three trainees — left SPD last month, according to the report.

Which shade of blue will win Washington state's 10th congressional district this year?

The race for Washington’s 10 Congressional District in the Olympia-Tacoma area is just one of two in the country that pits one Democrat against another this year.

Politics

Signed, sealed, delivered: A guide to voting by mail in King County

Washington state has been voting by mail for about a decade, so this year's general election should be smooth-sailing. If this is your first time voting or you need a refresher on how to do it, here's a step-by-step guide.

Newcomers, up-and-comers and almost lifers. Here’s your guide to WA's statewide races

“Give me three terms” might be the motto of Washington’s November election. Gov. Jay Inslee, Secretary of State Kim Wyman and Attorney General Bob...