State funds August ballot return postage

Registered voters throughout Washington have received ballots for the Aug. 7 primary election. Voters in every county can return their ballots via the U.S. Postal Service without having to pay for a stamp.

"Statewide voter participation is a huge priority and all Washingtonians deserve the best possible opportunity for their voices to be heard. By extending the convenience of postage-free ballot return envelopes to every voter in the state, we are leading the nation in providing access to democracy," Secretary of State Kim Wyman said.

This spring, Wyman and Gov. Jay Inslee announced an agreeme...