The “Access to Democracy” package of bills signed by Gov. Jay Inslee in March 2018 included same-day voter registration, pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the motor-voter law – all aimed at...
How does the state figure out how much money to send to schools?While the state distributed about $14,556 per student in 2019-20, according to federal data, it’s not a one-to-one relationship between...
He was joined by Rep. Drew Hansen, D-Bainbridge Island, who plans to introduce a sanctuary bill that will provide patients and medical providers with legal tools and protections if any criminal or...
The Alaska test of ranked-choice voting has produced a surprising – and some would say, desired – outcome.Seattle, as well as Clark and San Juan counties, will be asked whether they want...
On the fringesKent’s journey across the conservative political spectrum – a range of jostling philosophies and differing approaches to power and politics – has also bumped against more radical elements. A report...
On the fringesKent’s journey across the conservative political spectrum – a range of jostling philosophies and differing approaches to power and politics – has also bumped against more radical elements. A report...
What kind of income is required to qualify for a mortgage? Your debt-to-income ratio is one important figure in getting approved for a loan. That is the amount you’re spending each...
The top two finishers in the Washington primary go on to the Nov. 8 general election, no matter their party affiliation. As of Monday, Perez had 31% of the vote, followed by...
