Facing progressive challenger, Rep. Derek Kilmer spends big ahead of Aug. 4 primary
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King County voters being asked to renew levy funding emergency medical services
Proposition 1 would continue funding for the Medic One system, which county residents use when they call 911 in medical emergencies. The six-year levy would...
Trump's economic adviser knocks the president's response to Charlottesville
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top economic adviser to President Donald Trump said he's come under "enormous pressure" both to quit and to remain at the...
Podcast: Kshama Sawant takes on taxes, Mayor Ed Murray, and whether she’s culpable for Trump
A couple of weeks ago, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray joined the podcast and tossed some barbs at Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant for campaigning for...
Leadership duel for Washington Democrats, on The Overcast | Podcast
They're demoralized by President Trump and angry at down-ballot losses. Now Washington Democrats may take out their frustrations by making a change at the top....
The Rock: Sexiest man alive today; president tomorrow?
Not only is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson the sexiest man alive, according to People Magazine, he might one day be president. Johnson, the 44-year-old actor,...
Disappointed with the election results? Here are 5 things you can do now
Not happy about the way things turned out on Election Day? Fearful that policies and programs addressing  issues you care about may be undermined, unfunded or...
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