Plus, how Washington state will now be tracking the number of people accessing crisis services, and a look at the candidates in the race for Spokane County Clerk.

One ousts a sheriff. Another erases party labels on county offices. And a couple make it tougher to raise taxes.

Plus, supporters and opponents give their takes on Washington’s Initiative 638, which would ban transgender athletes from girls’ school sports. And many state Supreme Court candidates declined to seek bar association ratings this year.

The forum featured back and forth presentations about initiatives 001, 638 and 645.

The state's Liberty Bell replica will make stops in several North Idaho communities.

Across 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621

Secretary of state says election officers are dealing with challenges and threats from the federal government, though voting is well underway.

In an exclusive interview with OPB, Kaylub Giamanco, the man who fatally shot the teenage school shooter at Silver Rail Elementary, shares what he wants people to know about his experience.

Cost of individual health insurance plans rose to $9,804 on average, while family coverage reached $28,303

Plus, PFAS investigations continue, free energy saving kits, and Idaho's "Liberty Bell" heads north.