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Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s latest stunt proves he’s more concerned with tilting at imaginary federal windmills than tackling Washington’s actual problems.

Turns out even Washington’s progressive bubble isn’t entirely pop-proof—Republicans managed a faint but noticeable pulse in 2024.        

Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the holiday weekend! A day to gather, give thanks, and endure your uncle’s latest political theories that – hopefully – doesn’t involve lizard people. Remember, gratitude pairs well with turkey, and patience pairs even better with pie.

Bob Ferguson can’t govern Washington because he’s too busy shadowboxing Donald Trump.

Who needs citizenship verification when all you need is a photo ID and a handshake to vote?

When you can’t defend your policies, just call your critics “miscreants” and hope no one notices the gas prices.  

Washington Democrats’ new homelessness bill ensures everyone gets a front-row seat to homeless encampments—whether they like it or not.

Seattle Mayor Harrell finally notices crime, just as it becomes impossible to ignore.

Bob Ferguson: Breaking ethics records before breaking in the governor’s chair.

GOP State Sen. John Braun vows that Senate Republicans will continue fighting for affordability, public safety, and parental rights in Olympia, even as Washington resists a national shift toward the right.

Week 2 of elections in Washington: still counting, still confused, still anyone’s game… in some races.

Democrat Senator Jamie Pedersen, fresh into his new role as majority leader, is all about “bipartisanship”—if by that he means dragging Washington even further left with stricter gun laws, costly green policies, and the inevitable tax hikes to fund it all.