Politics QAnon conspiracy theories have seeped into Northwest politics The baseless movement claims satanic pedophiles run the world. One professor describes it as ‘a decentralized online conspiracy cult.’ by Melissa Santos / September 17, 2020
Politics Tim Eyman accused of hijacking Recall Durkan campaign Eyman has been distributing fake petitions, which leaders of the recall campaign worry will hurt their ability to get valid signatures. by Melissa Santos / September 9, 2020
Politics How to vote in Washington: Everything you need to know for 2020 We've added answers to more reader questions, from security envelopes to drop boxes to tracking your ballot. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 8, 2020 / Updated Oct. 19, 2020 at noon
Politics Why WA leaders aren't rushing to address state's budget shortfall Waiting on Congress to pass a new coronavirus relief bill is one factor. The November election is another. by Melissa Santos / August 28, 2020
Politics Rep. Jayapal on USPS, police protests and the 2020 election The Seattle congresswoman, in a Crosscut Live interview, outlines the reasons she thinks the 2020 election is so important. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 28, 2020
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | Imagining a post-Trump Republican Party Season 2 , Episode 17 / August 21, 2020 Conservative Washington Post columnist Henry Olsen discusses the split he sees between the president and many of the people who vote for him.
Politics Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA Serial numbers, seals, logs and GPS tracking are some of the tools used to protect the ballots placed in drop boxes each election cycle. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 12:26 a.m. Aug. 26
Politics What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues. by Melissa Santos / August 17, 2020
Politics How Loren Culp’s campaign for WA governor is costing Ferry County The county sheriff is asking for $138,000 to cover the costs of filling in for Republic Police Chief Loren Culp while Culp campaigns. by Melissa Santos / August 13, 2020 / Updated 12:13 p.m. Aug. 13
Politics WA 2020 primary results so far Loren Culp will be the Republican candidate for governor, while Democrat Marilyn Strickland was leading the race for an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020 / Updated 5:23 p.m. Aug. 5
Politics What to watch for in Washington’s 2020 primary election Tuesday's results will narrow the field in dozens of races, including for governor and an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020
Politics Campaign spending in WA Senate race signals tax battle to come Unions are spending big to unseat a centrist Democrat who opposes tax increases, while business-backed groups fight to keep him. by Melissa Santos / July 28, 2020
Politics Black women could triple their numbers in Washington Legislature A Black person hasn't served in the state Senate for a decade. That could change with this year's election. by Melissa Santos / July 17, 2020
Cascade PBS Ideas Festival Podcast | What it takes to be a great American president Season 2 , Episode 10 / July 3, 2020 John Dickerson on why Trump appears to be failing at the ‘hardest job in the world’ — and whether Joe Biden could succeed.
Politics Washington considers online signatures for 2020 initiatives Other states are allowing electronic signatures to count on election petitions during the pandemic. Should Washington do the same? by Melissa Santos / July 1, 2020 / 10:25 p.m. July 1
