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Seattle mayor says city is ‘absolutely aiming’ to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments MyNorthwest20:45Seattle Washington

Seattle mayor proposes $1.4M to expand high-tech bathroom pilot KNKX08:22Seattle Washington

Appeals court halts reinstatement of Seattle prosecutor fired by Trump Washington Examiner12:31Washington Donald Trump Politics

Judge restores Seattle US attorney who Trump fired after court appointment Washington Examiner19:29Washington Donald Trump Politics

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing MyNorthwest13:54Seattle Washington Shootings

Mayor Katie Wilson denies Deputy Mayor delayed police briefing FOX13 Seattle20:17Seattle Washington Shootings

The Spin: Jayapal’s Bite of Seattle shooting statement puts pressure on Mayor Katie Wilson MyNorthwest17:55Seattle Washington Shootings

Seattle mayor doesn't 'know what she's doing,' Democrat congresswoman wrote after shooting Just The News05:20Seattle Washington Shootings

Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law MyNorthwest17:10Seattle Washington

AI critic challenges longtime northeast Seattle state rep KNKX13:57Washington Schools Seattle Democratic Party

White House vs. Microsoft, AI fighter jets, and a visit to a startup founder’s Seattle… GeekWire11:45Washington Schools Seattle Democratic Party

Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and… MyNorthwest17:30Seattle Gun Control Washington

Worst humiliation yet for woke Seattle mayor as Democrat lawmaker's text saying 'I'm not… MailOnline10:57Washington Mass Shooting Washington Crime

Amid trade dispute, Canada continues business relationship with Washington state KNKX09:01Canada Washington International Trade

Hobbs says WA won’t use Trump’s ‘flawed’ save voter database The Daily News, Washington13:15Washington

Washington state hands Trump DOJ its 25th straight voter roll loss Democracy Docket12:58Washington

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In the last 4 hours

Seattle mayor's proposed budget leaves city in red through 2029 Just The News20:56

Earlier today

AI critic challenges longtime northeast Seattle state rep KNKX13:57

Yesterday

Blinn sweeps Collin and Washington State in esports Bryan-College Station Eagle, Texas01:35 11-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

White House vs. Microsoft, AI fighter jets, and a visit to a startup founder’s Seattle… GeekWire11:45 10-Oct-26

Douglas County case 26D04946 press release Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska00:16 9-Oct-26

Seattle mayor signs grocery ‘fair pricing’ into law, bans surveillance The Spokesman-Review, Washington20:03 8-Oct-26

Man kept in jail illegally amid psychiatric facility bed shortage ABC Online17:16 8-Oct-26

Republican Amanda McKinney, Democrat John Duresky face off in race to represent central WA in Congress The Spokesman-Review, Washington00:51 8-Oct-26

WA's oil and gas industry watches impact of High Court ruling closely ABC Online00:32 8-Oct-26

In effort to diversify economy and build resilience, Seattle Mayor names 18 leaders to new task … GeekWire13:18 7-Oct-26

Seattle mayor proposes $1.4M to expand high-tech bathroom pilot KNKX08:22 7-Oct-26

This day in history: An order that took 33 years to arrive, and, back in 1926, a visit from the ‘lady mayor of Seattle’ The Spokesman-Review, Washington05:09 7-Oct-26

Girl asks Supreme Court to block Wash. state rules allowing trans athletes The Washington Post21:53 6-Oct-26

US attorney in Washington fired by Trump, then reinstated by judge, is out again The Spokesman-Review, Washington16:21 6-Oct-26

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing MyNorthwest13:54 6-Oct-26

Seattle mayor says city is ‘absolutely aiming’ to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments MyNorthwest20:45 5-Oct-26

Polling shows ban on trans girls in girls' sports could pass in November KNKX20:40 5-Oct-26

Mayor Katie Wilson denies Deputy Mayor delayed police briefing FOX13 Seattle20:17 5-Oct-26

WA has high hopes for Land Forces as anti-war activists prepare to protest ABC Online17:11 5-Oct-26

Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law MyNorthwest17:10 5-Oct-26

Appeals court halts reinstatement of Seattle prosecutor fired by Trump Washington Examiner12:31 5-Oct-26

Seattle woman flails wildly on sidewalk and speaks gibberish in video that has shocked… MailOnline08:26 5-Oct-26

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change Santa Fe New Mexican00:14 5-Oct-26

In the last month

Appeals Court Pauses Return of Seattle US Attorney Trump Fired Bloomberg Law18:15 4-Oct-26

Trump Asks 9th Circ. To Pause Seattle US Atty Reinstatement Law36022:55 2-Oct-26

Washington state leaders raise alarm over plans to fast-track oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast KNKX19:32 2-Oct-26

The Spin: Jayapal’s Bite of Seattle shooting statement puts pressure on Mayor Katie Wilson MyNorthwest17:55 2-Oct-26

There Are Two Guys In Seattle Calling Themselves US Attorney. Neither Was Confirmed By Senate. Above the Law16:12 2-Oct-26

Brownley, Larsen, and Veasey Introduce Legislation to Combat Discriminatory Voter ID Laws Congresswoman Julia Brownley (Press Release)14:17 2-Oct-26

WA Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) Holds News Conference Providing Updates on Phone-Free Schools Act C-Span (Video)14:10 2-Oct-26

WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)11:44 2-Oct-26

Amid trade dispute, Canada continues business relationship with Washington state KNKX09:01 2-Oct-26

Seattle mayor doesn't 'know what she's doing,' Democrat congresswoman wrote after shooting Just The News05:20 2-Oct-26

Trump illegally fired Seattle’s U.S. attorney, judge rules The Washington Post21:36 1-Oct-26

Transformation of Covid quarantine centre into prison a step closer ABC Online21:22 1-Oct-26

Judge reinstates U.S. attorney in Western WA who was fired by Trump The Spokesman-Review, Washington20:31 1-Oct-26

Judge restores Seattle US attorney who Trump fired after court appointment Washington Examiner19:29 1-Oct-26

Judge reinstates Washington state US attorney fired by Trump ABC News18:32 1-Oct-26

Yet another judge blows up Trump's scheme to get around DOJ prosecutor rules The Raw Story18:09 1-Oct-26

Judge Reinstates US Attorney in Seattle Fired by Trump NewsMax18:05 1-Oct-26

Judge overturns Trump's decision to fire court-appointed US attorney in Seattle MailOnline17:31 1-Oct-26

Political credit before public safety? Inside Mayor Katie Wilson’s gun violence strategy, disputed quotes and… MyNorthwest17:30 1-Oct-26

Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle CBS News16:43 1-Oct-26

BREAKING: Judge Reinstates Rogoff As Seattle US Atty After Trump Firing Law36015:11 1-Oct-26

Judge Invalidates Trump’s Firing of Seattle US Attorney For Now Bloomberg Law14:28 1-Oct-26

Worst humiliation yet for woke Seattle mayor as Democrat lawmaker's text saying 'I'm not… MailOnline10:57 1-Oct-26

Seattle mayor backs Tacoma tenant initiative as real estate money pours in KNKX08:03 1-Oct-26

WA police ban 'excluded persons' from protesting at defence expo ABC Online05:40 1-Oct-26

Why Is Seattle Keeping Her From Cleaning Up Trash? Reason16:29 30-Sep-26

Anti-White Speech Stemming from Seattle "Race and Social Justice Initiative" Training May Have Been Legally Actionable… Reason10:13 30-Sep-26

Obama-appointed judge clears way for white employee to challenge Seattle's Dei policies Fox News05:27 30-Sep-26

Democrats Pederson, Sabio-Howell battle over WA's 43rd District Senate Race FOX13 Seattle22:01 29-Sep-26

Appellate ruling allows WA environmental lawsuit to proceed against mining companies Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)14:17 29-Sep-26

Seattle's 'Surveillance Pricing' Ban Is a Solution Searching for a Problem Reason14:00 29-Sep-26

Puget Sound Physicians to refund WA patients via $410K settlement Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)12:45 29-Sep-26

Second brick plant no quick fix for WA housing shortage ABC Online02:44 29-Sep-26

Four Washington State Candidates for Skagit County Office Receive Enough Write-ins to Qualify for November Ballot Ballot Access News (Weblog)12:27 28-Sep-26

Two Republicans vie for spot to represent Spokane Valley in Olympia The Spokesman-Review, Washington07:32 28-Sep-26

Washington State's 9.9% Millionaire Tax Heads for Vote NewsMax20:33 27-Sep-26

Hobbs says WA won’t use Trump’s ‘flawed’ save voter database The Daily News, Washington13:15 26-Sep-26

Seattle police, city leaders push back on Mayor Wilson's proposed budget FOX13 Seattle20:14 25-Sep-26

The Spin: Seattle mayor’s office uses carefully worded statement after questions about gun violence plan MyNorthwest15:04 25-Sep-26

Here are your chances to speak up on the mayor’s proposal to overcome Seattle’s $175M deficit Capitol Hill Seattle Blog12:42 25-Sep-26

Natalie Harp Gives Rare Interview With Some Strikingly Familiar Answers HuffPost (US)05:31 25-Sep-26

Seattle mayor proposes budget with more public safety funding, no new taxes KNKX16:18 24-Sep-26

Did Seattle's Socialist Mayor Fudge Support for Her 'Gun Violence' Plan? Bearing Arms (Weblog) (Video)13:31 24-Sep-26

Mayor faces transparency backlash over Bite of Seattle shooting delay FOX13 Seattle21:20 23-Sep-26

Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson’s ‘collaborative’ gun plan MyNorthwest19:35 23-Sep-26

Trump rolls out red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping to kick off Washington state visit… MailOnline18:18 23-Sep-26

Out-of-her-depth Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson left city convulsed with panic for hours after… MailOnline12:22 23-Sep-26

Seattle Police: Mayor's office delayed press conference after mass shooting Just The News23:00 22-Sep-26

KIRO finds Seattle Mayor’s Office misrepresented prosecutor support for gun violence plan MyNorthwest21:01 22-Sep-26

Public-sector unions pour millions into campaign to keep Washington state income tax Just The News19:31 22-Sep-26

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes MyNorthwest18:28 22-Sep-26

Facing ‘seismic shifts’ in tech sector, Seattle mayor freezes JumpStart tax rates in new budget GeekWire18:22 22-Sep-26

Seattle mayor proposes $9.1B budget with no new taxes FOX13 Seattle16:08 22-Sep-26

WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)13:27 22-Sep-26

Washington state hands Trump DOJ its 25th straight voter roll loss Democracy Docket12:58 22-Sep-26

Election integrity scorecard ranks Washington state near bottom Just The News23:20 21-Sep-26

Seattle to residents who have multiple partners: We’re not judging The Washington Post17:33 21-Sep-26

AG’s office and WA Department of Fish and Wildlife Police raise awareness of invasive mitten crabs and secure guilty… Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)15:03 21-Sep-26

Mayor orders revamp of Seattle emergency management and alert protocols Capitol Hill Seattle Blog14:01 21-Sep-26

Seattle police chief search: Non-profit plans public listening sessions instead of Mayor Katie Wilson MyNorthwest13:57 21-Sep-26

WA Republican Rep. Joel McEntire harassed constituent, judge finds The Spokesman-Review, Washington17:44 18-Sep-26

Amid controversy, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signs order to address emergency protocols Just The News23:06 17-Sep-26

Seattle Mayor signs executive order to reform emergency response FOX13 Seattle20:49 17-Sep-26

Bingle hopes to return to Spokane politics in state House, but Democrat who calls herself ‘workforce educated’ is… The Spokesman-Review, Washington20:20 17-Sep-26

After delayed response to Bite of Seattle shooting, Mayor Wilson orders emergency changes MyNorthwest19:47 17-Sep-26

WA governor takes stand against initiative repealing ‘parents bill of rights’ KNKX18:23 17-Sep-26

Seattle mayor announces executive order on emergency management following Bite of Seattle shooting FOX13 Seattle16:04 17-Sep-26

WA, FTC reach $225M settlement with Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)15:01 17-Sep-26

WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)13:08 17-Sep-26

Woke Seattle mayor loses her cool when asked about her ban on surveillance cameras... as… MailOnline10:08 17-Sep-26

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson proceeds with gun violence prevention plan as council offers alternative Just The News23:03 16-Sep-26

Washington High School Football Poll Connecticut Post19:24 16-Sep-26

Mayor Wilson signs rental junk fee ban into law, landlords who violate could be taken to court MyNorthwest15:16 16-Sep-26

Washington Democrat claims majority of recent DHS arrestees posed 'no threat to public safety' Fox News21:42 15-Sep-26

Woke Seattle mayor forced into embarrassing U-turn over promise to take city's homeless off the … MailOnline20:20 15-Sep-26

Seattle's Socialist Mayor's New 'Gun Violence' Plan Goes Heavy on Gun Control Bearing Arms (Weblog) (Video)19:33 15-Sep-26

WA officials celebrate SCOTUS rejection of Trump mail-in ballot restrictions FOX13 Seattle16:33 15-Sep-26

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson releases gun violence plan with increased patrols, push for stronger gun laws MyNorthwest11:15 15-Sep-26

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils plan to curb gun violence FOX13 Seattle10:27 15-Sep-26

Harger: 3 months ago, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson promised to clean up 12th and Jackson. I went back Monday MyNorthwest09:23 15-Sep-26

Mayor Katie Wilson Presents Gun Violence Prevention Plan The Stranger, Seattle09:00 15-Sep-26

Pete Serrano nominated by Trump for US attorney for western WA MyNorthwest22:11 14-Sep-26

Tensions over gun violence flare between Seattle City Council, Mayor Wilson FOX13 Seattle21:12 14-Sep-26

Seattle Mayor Wilson cuts homeless shelter promise in half, blames $175M budget deficit MyNorthwest20:59 14-Sep-26

A bitter battle is brewing in one of Washington state’s last swing districts KNKX20:36 14-Sep-26

Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump’s Private Jet or… Congressman Joe Courtney (Press Release)16:16 14-Sep-26

WA’s longest-serving state House member at risk of ouster KNKX16:01 14-Sep-26

Washington’s Republican News Site Gets Money from the Conservative Group Funding Anti-Trans… The Stranger, Seattle13:00 14-Sep-26

GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim The North West Star00:36 14-Sep-26

'Bad language, threats': WA politicians have had enough of copping it online ABC Online18:02 12-Sep-26

Seattle mayor gives official explanation for police chief's forced resignation Just The News17:28 12-Sep-26

The Spin: How Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s team communicates after gun violence MyNorthwest08:12 12-Sep-26

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Washington State is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Washington is represented by two U.S. Senators and ten U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray Democrats. Of the ten Representatives, eight are Democrats and two are Republican. Washington has a Democrat governor, Jay Inslee, who was reelected in 2020. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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