Fight over carbon fee initiative shaping up to be costliest in state history
SEATTLE (AP) — The fight over a proposed carbon pollution fee in Washington is shaping up to be the costliest initiative campaign in state history.Campaign data shows that a total of $45 million has poured into both campaigns, with opponents raising twice as much as supporters.The "No on 1631" has raised nearly $30 million to defeat the measure on the November ballot.
SEATTLE (AP) — The fight over a proposed carbon pollution fee in Washington is shaping up to be the costliest initiative campaign in state history.Campaign data shows that a total of $45 million has poured into both campaigns, with opponents raising twice as much as supporters.The "No on 1631" has raised nearly $30 million to defeat the measure on the November ballot.
Monday is the last day Washingtonians can register to vote
Monday is the final day Washington residents can register to vote in the November general election.
Monday is the final day Washington residents can register to vote in the November general election.
Program lets domestic violence survivors vote without their address becoming public
When someone registers to vote in Washington state, the address they provide becomes public record and anyone can find it. For a domestic violence survivor, even providing general information during registration can potentially put their lives in danger.
When someone registers to vote in Washington state, the address they provide becomes public record and anyone can find it. For a domestic violence survivor, even providing general information during registration can potentially put their lives in danger.
Analysis: Washington state's close congressional races could impact balance of power in D.C.
With high stakes midterm elections less than two weeks away, Washington state finds itself in an unusual position: Three congressional races in districts long held by Republicans are closer than they've been in quite a while -- which could affect the balance of power in D.C.
With high stakes midterm elections less than two weeks away, Washington state finds itself in an unusual position: Three congressional races in districts long held by Republicans are closer than they've been in quite a while -- which could affect the balance of power in D.C.
I-1634 will decide whether to ban food taxes like Seattle's
Initiative 1634 would ban cities from following Seattle’s lead and imposing a tax on sugary drinks. Seattle itself wouldn’t be affected, however.
Initiative 1634 would ban cities from following Seattle’s lead and imposing a tax on sugary drinks. Seattle itself wouldn’t be affected, however.
Political fliers push progressive write-in candidates in races across state
The fliers found in Gig Harbor urge voters to write-in a candidate whose name isn’t even on the ballot for Washington’s 26th legislative district race. And worse, some people worry the fliers are a violation of campaign laws.
The fliers found in Gig Harbor urge voters to write-in a candidate whose name isn’t even on the ballot for Washington’s 26th legislative district race. And worse, some people worry the fliers are a violation of campaign laws.
On the campaign trail: Inside the fight for Washington's 8th Congressional District
The race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District has become one of the most consequential races in the country. Democrats are hoping to turn the seat blue in a nationwide effort to flip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives – but they face an uphill battle. The seat, long held by U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, has been red since its creation in the early 1980s.
The race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District has become one of the most consequential races in the country. Democrats are hoping to turn the seat blue in a nationwide effort to flip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives – but they face an uphill battle. The seat, long held by U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, has been red since its creation in the early 1980s.
A closer look at I-1639: Those in favor call it 'urgent,' those opposed say it's 'oppressive'
SEATTLE – Q13 News correspondent C.R. Douglas took a look at a measure to tighten Washington’s gun laws that is on the ballot in November’s election.If approved, I-1639 would create some of the strictest regulations in the country including raising the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles.Supporters argue that recent mass shootings could have been prevented with these new measures, but opponents worry about infringing on 2nd Amendment rights.It's not too strong to say there is a gun control agenda in this state, Douglas said.A few years ago, you'll recall, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility promoted the universal background check initiative.Then in 2016, it was the extreme risk protection measure, which also passed.
SEATTLE – Q13 News correspondent C.R. Douglas took a look at a measure to tighten Washington’s gun laws that is on the ballot in November’s election.If approved, I-1639 would create some of the strictest regulations in the country including raising the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles.Supporters argue that recent mass shootings could have been prevented with these new measures, but opponents worry about infringing on 2nd Amendment rights.It's not too strong to say there is a gun control agenda in this state, Douglas said.A few years ago, you'll recall, the Alliance for Gun Responsibility promoted the universal background check initiative.Then in 2016, it was the extreme risk protection measure, which also passed.
US House candidates spar over health care in debate
In the only debate for one of the most closely-watched midterm races in the country, the two candidates vying for Washington state's open U.S. House seat sparred Wednesday night over health care, immigration and gun control in the context of GOP control.
In the only debate for one of the most closely-watched midterm races in the country, the two candidates vying for Washington state's open U.S. House seat sparred Wednesday night over health care, immigration and gun control in the context of GOP control.
Midterm election ballots out for King County voters
We’re just three weeks away from the midterm election and on Wednesday ballots went out to voters in King County.
We’re just three weeks away from the midterm election and on Wednesday ballots went out to voters in King County.
LIVE DEBATE: Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi in race for 8th Congressional District
Democrats are trying to flip an open U.S. House seat in Washington state that's been in GOP hands since it was created nearly three decades ago, running a political newcomer and national party favorite against a well-known Republican in a race that could be critical to controlling the chamber.
Democrats are trying to flip an open U.S. House seat in Washington state that's been in GOP hands since it was created nearly three decades ago, running a political newcomer and national party favorite against a well-known Republican in a race that could be critical to controlling the chamber.
Big money pours into Washington's anti-soda tax measure
A campaign funded almost entirely by the soda industry has raised $20.21 million to pass a measure that would prohibit local governments from imposing new taxes on soda or grocery items.
A campaign funded almost entirely by the soda industry has raised $20.21 million to pass a measure that would prohibit local governments from imposing new taxes on soda or grocery items.
Bill, Melinda Gates give $1 million to Washington's carbon measure
Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates have together donated $1 million to a November ballot measure in Washington state that would charge a fee on carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates have together donated $1 million to a November ballot measure in Washington state that would charge a fee on carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Honoring their pledge? Attack ad on Dino Rossi misleading
Ahead of the primary election in August, leaders of the Washington State Democratic Party and Washington State Republican Party pledged to run clean campaigns heading into the midterms.
Ahead of the primary election in August, leaders of the Washington State Democratic Party and Washington State Republican Party pledged to run clean campaigns heading into the midterms.
Pam Roach hurls profanity at board chairman, who is her son
A county board meeting in Washington state became overly heated when a member hurled a profanity at the panel's vice chairman, who happens to be her son.
A county board meeting in Washington state became overly heated when a member hurled a profanity at the panel's vice chairman, who happens to be her son.
Bill Gates backs carbon fee measure in Washington state
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has endorsed a November ballot measure in Washington state that would charge a fee on carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has endorsed a November ballot measure in Washington state that would charge a fee on carbon emissions from fossil fuels.
Safety of Bothell in jeopardy if voters don't pass levy, mayor says
The November election is a few weeks away and voters in Bothell have a public safety levy to consider.
The November election is a few weeks away and voters in Bothell have a public safety levy to consider.
US Sen. Maria Cantwell faces former head of Wash. state GOP
Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison are participating in a debate Monday afternoon at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
Democratic incumbent Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison are participating in a debate Monday afternoon at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
Ready to make your voice heard? Voter registration deadline is today
SEATTLE -- If you've moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, listen up: you have just a few hours left to update your information by mail or online so that you can vote in the November midterm election.You can click here to get started on registering to vote, or updating your information.If you haven't voted in Washington state before and you want to register online, you'll have to do that today too.
SEATTLE -- If you've moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, listen up: you have just a few hours left to update your information by mail or online so that you can vote in the November midterm election.You can click here to get started on registering to vote, or updating your information.If you haven't voted in Washington state before and you want to register online, you'll have to do that today too.
VP Pence campaigns in Spokane for Rep. McMorris Rodgers
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday urged residents of eastern Washington to send Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers back to Congress for an eighth term.
Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday urged residents of eastern Washington to send Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers back to Congress for an eighth term.