While ballots are still being counted, most of the races in last week’s primary election have been decided. But one contest in particular – the race to become the next Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington state – has become surprisingly close. 

The Commissioner of Public Lands runs the state Department of Natural Resources – think forest and wildfire policy, along with issues like fish hatcheries and salmon restoration.

As of last week, just a few thousand votes separated the two candidates fighting for the final spot in this November’s general election -- and even now, the race is a toss-up.

For the latest, Soundside was joined by Seattle Times' Amanda Zhou and Isabella Breda. Both Zhou and Breda are reporters for the Seattle Times Climate Lab.

Guests: 
Amanda Zhou and Isabella Breda, Seattle Times staff reporters covering climate and the environment. 

Related Links: 
Democrat Upthegrove moves into No. 2 spot in WA lands commissioner primary | The Seattle Times
Here’s where candidates for WA lands commissioner stand on key issues | The Seattle Times

While ballots are still being counted, most of the races in last week’s primary election have been decided. But one contest in particular – the race to become the next Commissioner of Public Lands for Washington state – has become surprisingly close. 
The Commissioner of Public Lands runs the state Department of Natural Resources – think forest and wildfire policy, along with issues like fish hatcheries and salmon restoration.
As of last week, just a few thousand votes separated the two candidates fighting for the final spot in this November’s general election -- and even now, the race is a toss-up.
For the latest, Soundside was joined by Seattle Times' Amanda Zhou and Isabella Breda. Both Zhou and Breda are reporters for the Seattle Times Climate Lab.
Guests: 
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<li>Amanda Zhou and Isabella Breda, Seattle Times staff reporters covering climate and the environment. </li>
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Related Links: 
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<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/democrat-upthegrove-moves-into-no-2-spot-in-wa-lands-commissioner-primary/">Democrat Upthegrove moves into No. 2 spot in WA lands commissioner primary | The Seattle Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/heres-where-candidates-for-wa-lands-commissioner-stand-on-key-issues/">Here’s where candidates for WA lands commissioner stand on key issues | The Seattle Times</a></li>
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