Congressional candidates Dino Rossi and Kim Schrier clash in lone debate in Ellensburg
Schrier and Rossi staked out contrasting positions on abortion rights, immigration, climate change and more. How to react to the policies of the Donald Trump...
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Kim Schrier tries to make lack of political experience an asset in race with Dino Rossi
As a first-time candidate with no record in elected office, Schrier makes a clear contrast with Rossi, a real-estate investor and legislative veteran making his...
State Sen. Maralyn Chase draws a serious challenger — a fellow Democrat
As she campaigns for her third term for the 32nd District Washington state Senate, Chase faces Shoreline Deputy Mayor Jesse Salomon. The race has split...
As election nears, Washington officials brace voting systems against computer hacking
After Russia's hacking attempts in the 2016 elections, Washington state officials teamed up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Guard to prevent...
Candidates spending big on negative ads in Washington's 5th District U.S. House race
The candidates have spent their money on a slew of negative ads leading to the Nov. 6 election.
Soda industry has spent $13 million to fight I-1634 — without talking about soda
The I-1634 campaign is blanketing the airwaves with advertisements that raise the specter of looming local grocery taxes, while making little or no mention of...
In one Washington congressional district, the incumbent faces the political fight of her career
Reporter Hal Bernton breaks down the suddenly competitive congressional race in southwest Washington's 3rd District, where health care is a personal subject for both candidates.
8th district: Kim Schrier ad links opponent to fugitive developer; that’s ‘sleazy garbage,’ answers Dino Rossi campaign
An attorney who investigated the fugitive financier Michael Mastro called Democrats' efforts to link Dino Rossi to Mastro's alleged wrongdoing a "lowlife smear."
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