Voting

Technology

'Deepfakes' want to sway your vote. Here’s how to spot them

Thousands of voters in New Hampshire received voicemails last month with a recorded message from President Joe Biden. It’s nothing out of the ordinary in a big election year. There’s just one problem: The audio they heard was fake.

Week in Review: Boeing, police, and primary ballots

Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times investigative reporter Patrick Malone, and KUOW’s Amy Radil and Dyer Oxley.

Politics

Why didn't more Washingtonians vote in the 2023 election?

Turnout for this year’s November election was the lowest on record since Washington started keeping track in 1936. Statewide, 36.41% of registered voters returned their ballot in 2023. That beats the previous low of 37.1%, held in another odd-year election — 2017, and the one before that, 38.52% in 2015. So, what is it with odd-year elections and low voter turnout?

Government

Helping unsheltered voters cast their ballots

Election day is around the corner and it’s time to look through that voter’s pamphlet. But for unsheltered people, getting the materials and resources needed to vote can be a challenge. We’ll hear from a local organization on how they help people get registered and cast their vote.

Government

If property values go down in King County, will taxes follow? Not necessarily

In some parts of King County property values are dropping. But that doesn't mean property taxes will fall.