Opinion
Comment: How to cover a coup; or whatever Trump’s attempting
The news media needs to avoid the ‘both sides’ approach when reporting baseless allegations of voter fraud.
Local News
Local GOP leaders insist it’s too soon for Trump to concede
Biden might win, they say, but they’ll await the counting of all ballots and the Electoral College outcome.
Opinion
Comment: What Trump’s stubborness means for him, Biden, Senate
Trump’s refusal to concede could hurt himself, Biden and even the GOP’s chances of holding the Senate.
Opinion
Commentary: What turned the ‘blue wave’ into a ripple?
Democrats have failed to achieve what the GOP has mastered, working from the local level up.
Opinion
Comment: Media struggled to cover Trump, but got it right
Despite a tendency to air his falsehoods without challenge, some examples of journalism stand out.
Opinion
Comment: The slow count of ballots was democracy’s heartbeat
The wait was agonizing, but the careful count and its dispersal of power are key to our system…
Local News
Gilday widens lead on Homola for House seat in 10th District
Muzzall is on course to keep a Senate seat, while Paul clings to lead for re-election to the…
Opinion
Comment: Even without Senate, there’s much Biden can get done
Biden’s leadership alone will be meaningful on the pandemic, climate change and good government.
Opinion
Editorial: Electoral College interferes in votes of Americans
At best it’s a bothersome redundancy; at worst a paternalistic denial of American voting rights.
Opinion
Viewpoints: Electoral College math complex and surprising
Most believe that voters in smaller states have more influence, but that isn’t always the case.
Local News
They voted for Biden and Culp, and they’re not alone
Analysis shows the former vice president’s support could be found in previously pro-Trump parts of Snohomish County.
Local News
Republican candidates make gains in 10th District races
Sen. Ron Muzzall leads by 600 votes and Greg Gilday trails Democrat Angie Homola by only 120 votes.
Opinion
Comment: Fox News stays true to form in repeating Trump’s lies
This is the trusted strategy for Trump and his allies; and really the only one left at this…
Local News
Politicians react to Biden’s win after days of uncertainty
Democratic lawmakers applauded the new president-elect and Kamala Harris, who made history.
Nation-World
Twin Senate runoffs in Georgia could shape Biden presidency
Should Democrats win them, Biden would would increase his chances for passing legislation.
Nation-World
Biden on cusp of presidency after gains in Pennsylvania
Trump is testing his presidential powers in undermining America’s confidence in the vote.
Opinion
Comment: Voting shouldn’t be this hard for this many
Long waits and other efforts to suppress votes are undemocratic and defy the will of the people.
Opinion
Comment: Biden may win, but it could be a hollow victory
If the Senate stays in GOP hands, Republicans will do all they can to confound Biden’s administration.
Northwest
Incumbent wins Washington state’s superintendent race
Chris Reykdal won another four-year term with 56% of the vote over challenger Maia Espinoza.
Nation-World
Biden pushes closer to victory in race for the White House
To win, Trump would need to win Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia and Nevada.