Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running for King County executive. They have different backgrounds, but both serve on the county council and have similar voting records.
While challenger Katie Wilson and incumbent Bruce Harrell both want to use more tiny homes as temporary shelters, Wilson's plan calls for spending more money to get even more people inside.
Tacoma District 1 Councilmember John Hines and former Councilmember Anders Ibsen are running to help lead Tacoma. The next mayor will take part in important decisions, such as choosing the new city manager.
With a career marked by tours with top musicians and a commitment to regional music, trumpeter Brendan Carter is a mover and shaker in the Pacific Northwest jazz community.
With a voice reminiscent of Billie Holiday and a string of successful albums, Madeleine Peyroux is an international sensation—who got her start on the streets of Paris.
The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.
Voters will decide on the constitutional amendment this November. Supporters say investing the tax collected for WA Cares will help sustain it. Others worry about the risk.
Thousands in the Pacific Northwest take part in the national "No Kings 2.0" protests Saturday. It's the third nationwide protest against President Donald Trump this year.