Elections
As the 2024 elections near, KUOW journalists are hard at work producing stories and programming to meet the moment, keeping you informed and connected, opening discourse, and bridging political divides. Welcome to KUOW’s politics slate, a suite of programs and partnerships highlighting local and national politics reporting and what’s top of mind for voters. We're going beyond the ballot to bring you the most important stories and conversations shaping our region and our democracy.
- Sound Politics Podcast: In this weekly podcast, KUOW host Libby Denkmann and politics reporter Scott Greenstone explore the people, policies, and perspectives shaping our region. Listen on the KUOW App or whever you get podcasts.
- A Braver Way Podcast: Host Mónica Guzmán serves as listeners’ “guide across the divide,” joined by guests from across the political spectrum to unearth tools, insights, and messy real-life stories that can help you navigate political differences in your everyday life. A Braver Way is produced by Braver Angels and distributed in partnership with KUOW and Deseret News.
- KUOW Politics Newsletter: An email newsletter highlighting the latest political news from KUOW and NPR including newsroom insights and local political questions. Subscribe for free!
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Top Contributors
Stories
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Will Washington state do away with cap-and-trade? Voices for and against I-2117
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to leave office, the core of his legacy is under attack on the November general election ballot.
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Will natural gas be turned off in Washington state? Voices for and against Initiative 2066
Soundside host Libby Denkmann spoke with voices for and against Initiative 2066, which would prohibit penalties for using natural gas in construction, limit the ability of building codes to discourage the use of natural gas, and keep utility officials from making planning decisions that would lead to natural gas being cost-prohibitive
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How George HW Bush's pollution solution put Washington state's climate strategy in the crosshairs
Washington state, like places all over the world, is grappling with the effects of climate change. In response, that state’s trying to get its big polluters to burn less fossil fuel. The tool it's using is called a carbon auction. But the fate of that carbon auction now comes down to a vote this fall.
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Ditch Washington's Capital Gains Tax? The case for Yes on I-2109
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Watch live: Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz face off in debate
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Initiative 2066: Why proponents say you should vote 'Yes'
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Reichert says he supports abortion rights during second WA gubernatorial debate
Republican Dave Reichert and Democrat Bob Ferguson debated for the second time Wednesday night — in what could be the final time the two have such a meeting before Election Day.
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Watch: Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck face off in Seattle City Council debate
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Initiative 2066: Why opponents say you should vote 'No'
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There's a price tag on Seattle's transportation woes. Will voters pay it?
This November, Seattle voters will face a decision on whether to approve a property tax levy that would significantly increase the city's spending on transportation projects. So what would voters get for their money?
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As election day nears, climate repeal turns up the heat on WA’s transportation budget crisis
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The man behind three WA initiatives says the state legislature has gone too far, will voters agree?
