In a new Crosscut/Elway Poll, 31% of respondents said homelessness is the top issue facing the state Legislature in 2020, a 10-point increase from 2019.

Seattle Public Library patrons will still have to pay for lost or damaged items, but the city chose a collections company that won't forward debts to credit reporting agencies.

State and local leaders are moving forward as if Initiative 976 is in effect — even though the courts have halted the measure for now.

The plaintiffs suing to overturn the initiative “have sufficiently shown they are likely to prevail,” said the King County Superior Court judge. 

Accused of dishonest dealings and mired in debt, the frequent sponsor of anti-tax ballot measures says he wants to take on a new role in Washington state politics.

Garfield County voters helped pass the initiative for $30 car tabs. But its elected officials are worried they'll lose their entire transit system as a result.

The committees spent heavily with out-of-state companies, flooding the city with mailers and canvassers.

Varisha Khan is holding onto a narrow lead in her race for a seat on the Redmond City Council. Zahra Roach has clinched a seat on the Pasco City Council.

Two weeks before election day, polling showed Egan Orion leading — but also that Amazon's contributions were going to be a problem.

State officials are already working on ways to boost diversity in government hiring and contracting, two of the ballot measure’s key goals.

After trailing by 8.4 percentage points on election night, Sawant now leads Egan Orion by 1,515 votes. 

Meanwhile, Andrew Lewis took the lead over Jim Pugel in the race for District 7. 

Tuesday's election laid bare the thin pretense behind the notion that this city is a beacon for tolerance.