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Debi Hertel, left, and Shaw Dixon, right, review ballots at King County’s ballot processing f...
KIRO Radio Staff

Over a million ballots in play could still sway key races

More than a million ballots are left to be counted in Washington meaning the fortunes of candidates and initiative supporters could change as early as Wednesday afternoon.
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Top Chef judge Emeril Lagasse will have a hand in deciding which contestant will move on to compete...
Jillian Raftery

Seattle featured in Wednesday night premiere of Top Chef

Wednesday night's Top Chef contestants will compete to see who's lucky enough to make it to Seattle in the season 10 Top Chef premiere.
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Jillian Raftery

No charges filed against teacher in school bullying case

The Pierce County Prosecutor's Office has announced that they will not file any charges against the Kopachuck Middle School teacher caught on camera "horsing around" with a student.
14 years ago
Seth Keller

Tacoma man jailed for threatening to kill wife over ashes

A Tacoma man is in jail for allegedly threatening to kill his wife for signing for his fathers ashes.
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Seattle’s Morning News host Tom Tangney says he thought if any Republican could win governor ...
Jamie Griswold

Is Washington too blue to elect a Republican governor?

Washington state's race for governor hung on late ballots Wednesday, with election officials estimating hundreds of thousands of votes were left to count.
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Bob Larson

Husband of JBLM soldier accused of killing, freezing autistic stepbrother

The husband of a Joint Base Lewis McChord soldier is charged with killing and then freezing his autistic stepbrother before burying him near their home in Wisconsin.
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Democrat Suzan DelBene is leading Republican John Koster in Washington’s newly drawn 1st Dist...
Chris Sullivan

Suzan DelBene wins in newly drawn 1st District

Democrat Suzan DelBene is leading Republican John Koster in Washington's newly drawn 1st District Congressional race.
14 years ago
While might complain about Congress, it didn’t stop them from sending Washington’s incu...
Josh Kerns

Cantwell, other Washington incumbents cruise back to Congress

While voters might complain about Congress, it didn't stop them from sending Washington's incumbents back to the nation's capitol.
14 years ago
Urquhart lead Strachan 56 to 41 percent Tuesday evening. (Campaign Photo)...
MyNorthwest.com

John Urquhart declared winner in race for King County Sheriff

In the race for King County Sheriff, the longtime spokesman for the county, John Urquhart, will be wearing the badge.
14 years ago
It’s a dead heat for charter schools in early election results Tuesday night. (AP Photo)...
MyNorthwest.com

Voters split on charter schools initiative

It's a dead heat for charter schools in early election results Tuesday night.
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Washington residents may not know for several days who their next governor will be. Republican Rob ...
MyNorthwest.com

Jay Inslee leads, but governor’s race may not be called for days

Early results favor Democrat Jay Inslee in the contentious race for governor in Washington state.
14 years ago
Washington voters have overwhelming approved a measure to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana. (AP...
MyNorthwest.com

Washington voters approve legalized marijuana

Washington voters have approved a measure to legalize marijuana.
14 years ago
Supporters of R-74 celebrate early election reults Tuesday night at the Westin Hotel. (KIRO Radio/B...
MyNorthwest.com

Gay marriage supporters declare victory in R-74

Supporters of gay marriage in Washington state say after crunching numbers throughout the night, Referendum 74 will prevail once all ballots are counted. Voters passed similar measures in Maine and Maryland.
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King County Elections employee Jan Reese looks over a ballot at the King County Elections ballot pr...
Alyssa Kleven

Where to drop off your voters ballot

While our friends and family across the U.S. waits in lines to at polling places and election headquarters to cast their vote - things are easier in Washington state.
14 years ago
Marc Gilbert, accused of raping young boys at his Lake Tapps home and videotaping the crimes, has b...
Stephanie Klein

Accused child molester gets 10 more years in prison

A man accused of raping young boys at his Lake Tapps home and videotaping the crimes has been sentenced to 10 more years in prison.
14 years ago
Chris Sullivan

Vandals break into Jay Inslee headquarters

Someone broke into Jay Inslee's campaign headquarters on Rainier Avenue Monday night.
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Bothell’s mayor is being sued by a woman who says she was fired from his law firm after calli...
Chris Sullivan

Bothell Mayor Mark Lamb sued for discrimination after alleged affair

Bothell's mayor is being sued by a woman who says she was fired from his law firm after calling off their affair.
14 years ago
Ursula Reutin

Man reports rape in Seattle community college bathroom

North Seattle Community College is beefing up security after a man says he was raped in a school bathroom.
14 years ago
Seth Keller

Man with chain prompts SWAT response in Seattle

Aurora Avenue was backed up Tuesday morning as Seattle police officers responded to reports of a man threatening people with a chain.
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Medicinal marijuana is currently under the enforcement of the Washington State Health Department. I...
Kim Shepard

Voting on I-502 just beginning of long road for marijuana issue

Moral, criminal and economic concerns surround the initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Washington state.
14 years ago
Alyssa Kleven

Teens charged with masked Halloween robberies in Tacoma

A series of masked robberies committed on Halloween evening were traced back to five teens who have now been charged with four robberies at gun point.
14 years ago
Both Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna say they’re confident and energized as their bruising campaig...
Josh Kerns

Jay Inslee, Rob McKenna make final push in bid for governor

After a campaign that's gone on for seemingly more than a year and cost north of $25 million, there's little Jay Inslee and Rob McKenna can do now but wait for the votes to be tallied.
14 years ago
KIRO Radio Staff

Beaver dam bursts, floods buildings in Duvall

King County emergency workers are at the scene of a muddy flood in Duvall.
14 years ago
Cold, hot, sit down or food truck: These are Let’s Eat’s favorite sandwiches. (AP Photo...
MyNorthwest.com

Let’s Eat: Where to find the best sandwiches

Where can you get the best sandwiches around? Let's Eat host Terry Jaymes and Seattle Times restaurant critic Providence Cicero shared some of their favorites.
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