Intriguing match-ups in the fall elections emerged Friday as Democrats look to retain control of several seats in the Washington state Legislature.

Two Senate contests should provide a test of voters’ views on new laws, higher taxes and spending decisions pushed through by the majority Democrats over the objections of Republicans.

Races for two other legislative seats will showcase strains within the Democratic Party between its progressive and moderate factions.

Three appointed Democratic lawmakers are breathing easy. They drew no challengers before the filing window closed Friday.

This all but assures the trio — state Sens. Tina Orwall of Des Moines and Emily Alvarado of Seattle, and Rep. Brianna Thomas of West Seattle — will retain their seats for the 2026 session.

Here’s where things stood Friday. Candidates have until Monday to formally withdraw from any of the races.

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We need to use our momentum from getting out the vote for Jill Stein's antiwar pro-worker campaign to fight the rich and their two parties. To end the wars and the genocide in Gaza. To fight against racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression. To organize protests and strike actions to win a $25/hour minimum wage, Medicare for All, quality affordable housing, and good union jobs for all.

Both Democrats and Republicans are a dead end for workers, the union movement, and the antiwar struggle. We urgently need a new, independent, antiwar, working-class party that can take on the billionaires & warmongers and BREAK the two-party system.

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Title Edit: To Be Announced -> Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center

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One of the richest cities in America needs to lock up their laundry detergent.

I’m not much for crowds so I’m spending the day socializing with friends at home, but I’d love to live vicariously through the rest of you. Share your pics and stories!

It's a good time to grab a HEPA filter or two.

I'm down south and have been having crazy spotty cell service and my Comcast is straight up out all day.. Anyone having a similar problem?

What's your favorite dog park in or around Seattle? I just hit up north acres and it was pretty fun, the doggo had a blast!

Hopefully this place takes off! :-) Feel free to gripe in the comments.