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IDM report outlines measures schools could take to reopen

A new report from the Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM), released by the state Department of Health, supports the recommendation that in-person learning isn't wise of community transmission rates of COVID-19 are high.
6 years ago

Small earthquake shakes west of Monroe early Thursday

A small earthquake hit near Monroe in Snohomish County just after 4:20 a.m. Thursday morning, roughly two-and-a-half miles west of Monroe.
6 years ago

Seattle police arrest 7 Wednesday night at Capitol Hill demonstration

Seattle police arrested seven people during a Wednesday night demonstration that moved through the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood. 
6 years ago

Loren Culp still not conceding gubernatorial race, loses job as Republic police chief

In a live video Wednesday, Loren Culp -- candidate for governor and police chief of Republic -- said the city council voted to defund his police department.
6 years ago

AG Ferguson: What Trump did last night ‘shocking on many levels’

Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined Seattle's Morning News to discuss Trump, what we may expect legally for the election, and the parallels to 2000.
6 years ago

Seattle police arrest 8 people after election night marches

Seattle police arrested eight people Tuesday night for pedestrian interference, obstruction, assault on an officer, reckless driving, and criminal mischief.
6 years ago

Jaime Herrera Beutler leads in Congressional District 3 race

Jaime Herrera Beutler leads in the race for Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District, according to updated election results on Wednesday, with 54% of the vote.
6 years ago

Kim Schrier leading in Washington’s 8th Congressional District

As of Wednesday afternoon, Kim Schrier was leading in the race for Washington's 8th Congressional District, by a margin of 53% to 47% over challenger Jesse Jensen.
6 years ago

Tarleton concedes as Wyman holds lead in race for Washington Secretary of State

In early results, Kim Wyman is leading with 52% of the vote against Gael Tarleton the race for Washington's Secretary of State. That number held on Wednesday, too.
6 years ago

Chris Reykdal leads in race for Superintendent of Public Instruction

In what has become somewhat of a closely watched local race, Chris Reykdal is leading with 56% of the vote in early results for Washington state's Superintendent of Public Instruction.
6 years ago

Sexual education bill Referendum 90 approved in early returns

In initial tallies, Referendum 90, a bill that would enact comprehensive K-12 sexual education statewide, is currently passing with 59.5% voting in favor.
6 years ago

Bob Ferguson signals victory in race for Washington Attorney General

Bob Ferguson is in the lead over Matt Larkin in the race for Washington Attorney General, according to early election results.
6 years ago

Bruce Dammeier leads in early results for Pierce County Executive

Incumbent Bruce Dammeier (54%) is in the lead over Larry Seaquist (46%) in the race for Pierce County Executive, according to early election results.
6 years ago

Ed Troyer holds early lead in race for Pierce County Sheriff

Ed Troyer (64%) is in the lead over Cyndie Fajardo (32%) in the race for Pierce County Sheriff, according to early election results.
6 years ago

Denny Heck leads in race for lieutenant governor in early results

Denny Heck (47%) is in the lead over Marko Liias (34%) in the race for Washington state's Lieutenant Governor, according to early election results.
6 years ago

Jay Inslee declares victory in Washington state’s race for governor

With the initial ballots tallied, Jay Inslee has declared victory in the race for Washington’s governor against Loren Culp after garnering 59% of the vote.
6 years ago

Seattle Proposition 1 concerning transit funding approved in early results

A "yes" vote on Seattle Proposition 1 supports renewing a sales tax to fund transit projects for six years, increasing the tax from 0.1% to 0.15%.
6 years ago

King County Proposition 1 passing in early vote tallies

King County Proposition 1 -- a measure distributing $1.74 billion in bonds to Seattle's Harborview Medical Center -- is passing in early ballot returns.
6 years ago

David Fahrenthold: Trump squandered ‘so many opportunities to be popular’

Even for Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold, who's been covering President Trump's business interests for year, Election Day feels surreal. 
6 years ago

King County officials ready for the challenge of record-setting election

As King County continues to receive record-breaking numbers of ballots, officials feel confident that they're ready for any number of potential challenges.
6 years ago

Live Election Day 2020 updates: Trump says ‘we’ve already won it’

Follow MyNorthwest as it updates the latest election news, results and more for the Nov. 3, 2020 United States election.
6 years ago

How to vote last minute in Washington state

If you haven't registered to vote yet, it's not too late. In Washington state, you can register on Election Day at an official voting center until 8 p.m.
6 years ago

City of Seattle makes preparations for safety ahead of election night

The City of Seattle has been planning for a "wide range of scenarios" possible on election night, but has no intelligence of known threats as of Monday.
6 years ago

Puget Sound medical experts offer advice on managing election stress

Many are experiencing what's being termed Election Stress Disorder. Puget Sound doctors weigh in on what it is and how to cope.
6 years ago