James Lynch
Jayapal faces blowback after CNN comments about Israel-Hamas war
Democratic U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Seattle was asked about the rape of Israeli women during the Oct. 7 attack that started the Israel-Hamas war.7 hours ago
Kate Stone and Lisa Brooks
After county rejects extension, Burien must act quickly to get $1M in homeless aid
A Burien City Council meeting may have been the last chance to decide if they will accept a $1 million offer to address the city's homelessness crisis.8 days ago
Kate Stone
400,000 signatures: Voters may decide Washington’s climate law future
Backers of an effort to repeal the state's carbon market announced they have enough signatures to put it before lawmakers and, possibly, voters next November.13 days ago
L.B. Gilbert
Poll: Dave Reichert ahead of Bob Ferguson in WA governor race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert leads WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson in a new poll ahead of the 2024 election.19 days ago
MyNorthwest Editors and wire reports
House votes to prevent a government shutdown as Johnson relies on Democrats
The House voted Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats.20 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Morales declares victory over Woo for Seattle City Council’s District 2 seat
Morales is the incumbent Seattle City Councilmember for District 2. She first assumed office on January 1, 2020.21 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Tacoma’s ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ winning by 332 votes
Measure 1 -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights -- would create a defense against student/school year evictions and evictions between Nov. 1 and April 1.21 days ago
Kate Stone
Adam Fortney blasts new Snohomish County Sheriff
Strong words from Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney, after his opponent declared victory in this week's election.22 days ago
L.B. Gilbert
Hillary Franz ends governor run, shifts to replace Derek Kilmer in U.S. House
In an announcement this morning, the Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said that she is dropping out of the race for the next governor of Washington state and instead will be running to represent the 6th Congressional District.24 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Susanna Johnson declares victory over Adam Fortney for Snohomish County Sheriff
Susanna Johnson, candidate for Snohomish County Sheriff, declared victory over incumbent Adam Fortney after Tuesday’s election results were updated Thursday afternoon.24 days ago
Kate Stone and Frank Sumrall
Seattle City Council: It’s Bob Kettle in District 7, Joy Hollingsworth in District 3
Bob Kettle has taken an early lead over incumbent Andrew Lewis for District 7, garnering 55.8% of the vote.25 days ago
Local election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters
While workers were counting ballots for primary elections in August, the elections office in King County, Washington, received a suspicious envelope that turned out to contain trace amounts of fentanyl.25 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Election 2023: Latest Seattle City Council and other Washington numbers
For updated results for some of the most impactful races in the 2023 election for the Puget Sound region, check back as votes continue to be counted.25 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Aragon falls behind Mosqueda in tight race for King County Council’s District 8 seat
Mosqueda currently served as a Seattle City council member for two terms at the council's at-large Position 8 seat, first elected in 2017.25 days ago
L.B. Gilbert
Analysts: Seattle City Council election shows Democrats worried ‘city streets are unsafe’
Political analysts are saying that this year marks Seattle's turn away from load, progressive politics and towards more business-friendly, public safety-oriented priorities.26 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Johnson outgunning incumbent Fortney for Snohomish County Sheriff
Fortney's opponent Johnson worked at the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office for 30 years, starting as a patrol deputy.26 days ago
Matt Markovich
Can progressive candidates surge to prevent Seattle City Council overhaul?
Seattle's electoral history reveals that younger and more progressive voters provide a surge during the final stages of ballot tallying.27 days ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Snohomish County roundup: Mayoral incumbents look to be defeated
In Snohomish County, two incumbent mayors appear to be headed to defeat while the Sheriff’s race is too close to call. (For the latest raw vote totals, click on races below.) Snohomish County Sheriff: Susanna Johnson-51.7% vs. Adam Fortnoy-48.2% An election night surprise in Snohomish County, with incumbent Sheriff Adam Fortney trailing behind challenger Susanna […]27 days ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Pierce County roundup: Tight Tacoma City Council races, ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’
Tight Tacoma City Council races and a bellwether Tenants' initiative highlight results in Pierce County. Click on the link to get up-to-date raw vote totals.27 days ago
MyNorthwest staff and The Associated Press
US Election Day roundup: Democratic Gov. Beshear reelected in Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term Tuesday, notching another significant statewide victory in an increasingly red state.27 days ago
Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press
Stunning rebuke: House votes to censure Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Rashida Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House.27 days ago
L.B. Gilbert
Burien shelter funding deadline nears as city council meeting gets heated
King County said it will withdraw the funding if Burien does not find a suitable location because the money if from the federal American Rescue Plan Act.28 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Find your closest ballot drop box in King, Snohomish, Pierce Counties
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.28 days ago
