Election fact check: WA, OR ballots can’t be ‘cancelled’ online
The states’ online portals won’t invalidate your original paper ballot — even if malicious actors try to do so from afar.
Author: Crosscut.
Matt Shea isn’t running, but he’s a key part of election attack ads
The lawmaker, who was accused of domestic terrorism, is being used to attack not only his fellow Republicans, but also a Seattle Democrat.
WA Republicans fight to keep last two statewide offices
Both GOP Secretary of State Kim Wyman and state Treasurer Duane Davidson face a tough challenge this election.
How tech helped in the fight against the 1918 flu
Radios, telephones and dishwashers influenced our response to the nation's last great epidemic.
Census outreach in high gear for Native groups across WA
The pandemic has been just another hurdle for tribal leaders and organizations working hard to improve historically low counts in Native American communities.
Wildfire smoke is still hurting Washington, weeks later
An epic season of smoke damages our environment and economy in ways that could last much longer than the haze.
How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor
The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it.
A Seattle theater stages socially distanced plays — no Zoom required
From phone performances to drive-ins and two-person plays: On the Boards is outsmarting coronavirus constraints.
Your anxiety could be delaying your voter registration in WA
Worried voters are attempting to register multiple times online. Election officials say that just slows down the process.
Yakama Nation case could set precedent for sacred tribal sites in WA
The tribe seeks to stop gravel mining near a historic village and burial ground. The litigation could change the way tribal sites can be developed.
From WSU to Western, college town businesses are feeling the squeeze
Online classes and no college sports spell trouble for small towns that lean on a higher ed economy.
