Funding for public libraries in four Southwest Washington counties will be up for a vote during an August 5th special election.

Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries has 15 branches in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Klickitat counties.

Southwest Washington voters will decide whether to boost library funding or cut services during an August 5th special election. OPB's Erik Neumann reports.

In Washington, homelessness for many youth could mean staying on a friend’s couch. A state report says over 42,000 Washington students lacked stable housing. About three quarters of those students are doubled up.

Washington’s primary election is less than a month away but one candidate for King County executive has already dropped out. KUOW’s Scott Greenstone has more:

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is running for reelection. The Oregon lawmaker announced today/THURSDAY he will seek a fourth term in the Senate next year. Dirk VanderHart reports.

State Senator Jeff Golden of Ashland says lawmakers should have done more to strengthen Oregon’s wildfire fund during this year’s legislative session.

Representative Julie Fahey’s first session as Oregon Speaker of the House was full of ups and downs for the Democratic leader.

Intro: Four years ago Ann Davison’s [DAY vuh sun] victory in the race for Seattle city attorney was seen as an upset, fueled by voter distress over drug use and petty crime. Now Davison is facing three challengers in her quest for a second term. And in their bids to defeat her, they’re banking on Seattle voters’ opposition to the Trump administration.

KUOW’s Amy Radil explains.

Two companies are vying for the chance to build housing for senior citizens on the Southern Oregon University campus.

Two companies are unveiling their visions for a new senior living community at Southern Oregon University.