Election

Kim Wyman, Washington's Secretary of State, a Republican, is facing Democratic state Rep. Gael Tarleton of Seattle, who is leaving the Legislature in December after serving four terms. (Ted S.

Trump team not challenging Washington votes; some Culp supporters echo complaints

November 20, 2020, 8:52am Election

Representatives of President Donald Trump are pursuing thus-far unproven claims of fraud and illegal voting in Michigan, Pennsylvania and several other states, but have not taken issue with the presidential results in in Washington. Read story

The legislative building in Olympia houses the Senate and House chambers. (Ted S.

Uncertainty remains, but state of Washington sees revenues increase

November 18, 2020, 7:34pm Election

OLYMPIA — Washington’s revenues continued to improve over the past few months, but officials warned there is significant uncertainty moving forward as the state continues to struggle with a surge in coronavirus cases that has led to a new round of business closures. Read story

3rd District falls more Herrera Beutler’s way than Trump’s in election

November 15, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Ahead of Election Day, political observers were expecting a nail-biting congressional race in Southwest Washington. Read story

FILE - In this Monday, April 13, 2020, file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Inslee has repeatedly said he will rely on scientific models and input from state health officials to determine when stay-at-home orders can be relaxed, despite growing calls for them to be ended, including a protest that drew about 2,500 to the state Capitol. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Inslee dismisses talk of a Biden Cabinet seat, but speculation continues

November 12, 2020, 9:03am Election

Gov. Jay Inslee just won reelection to a third term, but speculation is swirling about whether he'll be offered a top position in the administration of Joe Biden. Read story

About 200 people gathered Saturday afternoon for a "Stop the Steal" rally in support of President Donald Trump in downtown Vancouver's Esther Short Park.

Vancouver ‘Stop the Steal’ rally organized by Joey Gibson alleges election stolen from Trump

November 7, 2020, 7:49pm Clark County News

About 200 people gathered Saturday afternoon for a “Stop the Steal” rally in support of President Donald Trump in downtown Vancouver’s Esther Short Park. Read story

Kraft reelected in 17th District; Bowerman wins Clark County Council race

Karen Bowerman, left, won the race for the Clark County Council District 3 seat; Rep. Vicki Kraft, R-Vancouver, has been reelected to her 17th District House seat.

Republican Rep. Vicki Kraft has clinched the race against Democratic challenger Tanisha Harris for Washington’s 17th Legislative District House seat, while Republican Karen Bowerman secured a victory in the Clark County Council District 3 race. Read story

Biden-Trump counting presses ahead 2 days after Election Day

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

November 5, 2020, 8:30pm Election

WASHINGTON — Election officials in key battlegrounds pressed forward Thursday with presidential vote counting as Democrat Joe Biden urged patience and President Donald Trump pursued legal options, insisting the processing of ballots should be stopped. Read story