Foes of WA initiative to repeal climate law fined $20K for campaign finance violations A political committee that helped defeat last year’s ballot measure to repeal a Washington climate law was fined $20,000 on Thursday for not disclosing how it spent $1 million until after the election. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant launches congressional campaign Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says she'll run as an independent socialist in the upcoming race for Washington's 9th Congressional District. Noel Gasca
Joe Mallahan, former business exec and 2009 candidate, announces new bid for Seattle mayor A new competitor has emerged against Bruce Harrell in Seattle’s 2025 race for mayor. KUOW Staff
After a close election, Canadians stand together against ‘the Trump factor’ Canadians are working through new political realities after a national election last week amid comments from President Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st state. Kim Malcolm
100 days in, Trump voters in Washington have some reservations but say 'be patient' Tuesday marked 100 days into President Trump's second term, and it's been a whirlwind start for his administration. Many Washingtonians who voted for him say they still support him — but they're a bit hesitant about some of his actions. Casey Martin
Washington, Oregon sue to block Trump's executive order overhauling elections The lawsuit targets a sweeping executive order that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition of registering to vote, and restricts vote-by-mail states from counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but received thereafter. Liz Brazile
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pushes for another decade of democracy vouchers Harrell's push to renew democracy vouchers comes as the program hits 10 years and faces a potential sunsetting. Without a renewal, the program will end. Noel Gasca
Running for Seattle mayor from Tent City 3 “I fully admit that I am not the most qualified candidate under normal circumstances,” Seattle mayoral candidate Joe Molloy said. “But I don’t feel like this city is under normal circumstances.” Amy Radil
This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration In his first interview with KUOW as Washington's governor, Ferguson said nothing Trump did on his first day as president surprised him. Jeanie Lindsay
Democrats pour into Washington state as Republicans leave, analysis shows Washington voters shifted toward Donald Trump less than any state in last year's election. A big reason could be: who's moving here, and who's moving out. Scott Greenstone
