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Rep. Kim Schrier claims 8th District, according to AP

Rep. Kim Schrier holds a lead over Republican challenger Matt Larkin in the race for the 8th congressional district.
4 years ago

Hobbs secures WA Secretary of State, Anderson concedes

Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs has defeated Independent Julie Anderson in the race for Secretary of State.
4 years ago

Ferrell concedes King County Prosecutor’s race to Leesa Manion

Jim Ferrell has conceded the King County Prosecutor race to Leesa Manion after votes were tabulated on Thursday evening.
4 years ago

Tiffany Smiley concedes to Patty Murray in U.S. Senate race

Senator Patty Murray won a hard-fought Senate race after her opponent, Republican Tiffany Smiley, conceded Wednesday evening.
4 years ago

Kent banks on same-day ballots, despite Pérez maintaining lead

If Pérez maintains her lead, she would be the first Democrat representing the 3rd Congressional District in 12 years.
4 years ago

Election Day preview: Key races to watch for 2022

KIRO Newsradio presents an Election Day preview guide to some of the key races in Washington state and the Puget Sound area. 
4 years ago

Find your closest ballot drop box across western Washington

The drop boxes are open 24 hours and will remain open until 8 p.m. Nov. 8. For the full list sorted by county, check below for your closest drop box.
4 years ago

Australian man who went missing found in Renton

Haviland went to Valley Medical Center Oct. 5 after experiencing severe confusion, where he was treated and discharged the same day.
4 years ago

ALDS Game 2 Live Reactions and Highlights

Check out MyNorthwest's live updates and analysis of Game 2 of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
4 years ago

1 dead after shooting in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood

Seattle Police Department detectives are investigating a man who was killed and a second who was injured in a shooting in Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood.
4 years ago

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduces $7.4 billion biennial budget

Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled a new budget that plans to address homelessness, rising crime rates, and increase funding for transportation infrastructure.
4 years ago

Amtrak resumes service to Vancouver, BC after 2-year hiatus due to border restrictions

Amtrak announced Wednesday that they will be restarting their service to Vancouver, British Columbia on the Amtrak Cascades train starting Sept. 26. 
4 years ago

Evacuations updated as winds continue to spread Bolt Creek Fire

Changing weather patterns have increased the threat of the Bolt Creek Fire. The fire has gone from 96% contained down to just 7% contained.
4 years ago

Walla Walla shooting sends state trooper to Harborview in serious condition

A state Trooper is in the hospital after he was shot in Walla Walla Thursday evening.
4 years ago

Mayor Harrell appoints Adrian Diaz as permanent Seattle police chief

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has selected Adrian Diaz to be the city’s permanent chief of police.
4 years ago

Suspect arrested in Vancouver WA mayor’s house arson investigation

On Monday night, police in Vancouver responded to reports of arson at the home of the city's mayor.  
4 years ago

One lane of Aurora Ave to be converted into bike lane along Green Lake

Following public pressure from community groups the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced that they will be converting one lane of northbound Aurora Ave into a bike lane.
4 years ago

Starbucks relays ‘reinvention’ strategy in front of shareholders as pro-union protesters rally outside HQ

Starbucks plans to invest approximately $450 million to upgrade its cafes with new equipment that will  speed up service and increase efficiency.
4 years ago

Sound Transit removes ORCA card readers from platforms

Starting today, some Sound Transit Light Rail downtown stations will be removing the ORCA card readers from the lower train platforms.
4 years ago

Seattle schools back in session Wednesday as teachers suspend strike

Seattle Public School (SPS) kids are going back to class tomorrow as teachers suspended their strike after a vote late this afternoon.
4 years ago

Multiple tribal fishery disasters declared in Washington, West Coast tribes awarded $17 million

Nearly $17.5 million will be used to address fishery disasters that occurred in multiple tribal salmon fisheries on the West Coast from 2014 to 2019.
4 years ago

Cooler weather and clearer skies on tap for Western WA

A series of wildfires throughout Washington state have caused air quality in the area to suffer, but more favorable weather conditions are ahead.
4 years ago

Former Seahawks icon returns to Seattle: ‘If ever a time for Russell to be rattled, tonight is it’

Russell Wilson will stand in Lumen Field Monday evening as a Bronco, leaving Seattle to wonder if he will be applauded as a star or heckled as an opponent.
4 years ago

Amid numerous teacher strikes, one Seattle charter reveals how their ship is sailing smoothly

This increased focus on social and emotional development is important to the faculty and staff because it emphasizes individual student development.
4 years ago