Jim Camden

Even though he isn't on the ballot, state Rep. Matt Shea has a presence in the 2020 election. And not just in Spokane, where his decision not to run caused a series of changes in the candidate filings.

Supporters of President Donald Trump who took part in a scientific while watching Thursday's debate reacted more strongly than others when one candidate attacked the other.

After eluding detection for several weeks, a nest of Asian giant hornets was discovered in Whatcom County after state officials tracked a hornet with a radio tag back to its home.

President Donald Trump was more focused. Former Vice President Joe Biden was a bit folksy. Their second debate, with stricter rules that prevented them from interrupting each other when key questions were asked, may have had more substance than the first debate, a panel of observers who graded the candidates for The Spokesman-Review said after the 90-minute session ended. But with so many votes already cast, and so few voters left to persuade, it might not make a difference. Here’s how our panelists, who watched the debate individually from their homes, graded the debaters and viewed some of their best and worst moments.

Washington could be headed for record turnout in the Nov. 3 election, with as many as nine of 10 registered voters casting ballots.

After Gail Gering didn't receive her ballot this month, she called the Spokane County Elections Office to find out why. Her story should urge all voters to be diligent about checking their registration status, and contact local election officials if they haven't received their ballot by the middle of this week. 

Don't expect your license tabs to go down to $30 any time soon. A ballot measure to lower car tab fees and some other taxes for vehicles is unconstitutional, the state Supreme Court said today.

Five Washington counties that for months have had the strictest state restrictions for preventing the spread of COVID-19 were moved Tuesday to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Meanwhile, Spokane County reported a  new milestone with 8,000 cases.

Infested apples Gov. Jay Inslee brought to Central and Eastern Washington last month in a goodwill gesture gone bad have been rounded up and destroyed.

Voting by mail is more convenient that voting at the polls in some respects, but there are different rules you need to follow.

Determining a winner or loser in last week's gubernatorial debate is difficult, but there were places where the candidates made points or mistakes.

Washington will extend the moratorium on evicting tenants for non-payment of rent through the end of the year as the state continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Jay Inslee accused his Republican opponent of being a "mini Trump" and challenger Loren Culp accused the incumbent of being a career politician "who has no clue what it's like in the real world" during a spirited debate Wednesday night

Washington voters can get a look at their candidates for governor Wednesday evening.

Washington voters shouldn't assume the printer made a mistake when they notice their ballot has two candidates listed as Democrats in the lieutenant governor's slot.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, who has been a regular critic of President Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, blasted the president's seeming dismissal of the seriousness of the disease shortly before being released from the hospital.

Washington voters who like a clear contrast between their candidates should be ecstatic with their governor’s race.

Members of Congress are urged to follow Centers for Disease Control protocols to protect themselves and staff against the spread of COVID-19 and get tested for the virus if they develop symptoms.