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Frank Sumrall

Mercedes Rinck reelected to Seattle’s Position 8 over Savage

Alexis Mercedes Rinck, the incumbent, defeated challenger Rachael Savage to retain her seat, the city-wide Position 8, on the city council.

10 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Dionne Foster ousts Sara Nelson for Seattle City Council Position 9

Dionne Foster has defeated incumbent Sara Nelson 57.9% (64,970 votes) to 41.7% (46,726 votes), according to King County voting data, for position 9, a city-wide seat, among the city council.

10 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Erika Evans clinches victory over Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney

Former federal prosecutor Erika Evans secured a victory over incumbent Ann Davison to become the newest Seattle City Attorney in this year's general election in Washington.

10 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Foster, Mercedes Rinck, Lin take early leads in critical Seattle city council races

Two newcomers — Dionne Foster and Eddie Lin — took early leads for seats on the Seattle City Council while Alexis Mercedes Rinck eyes a reelection bid for Position 8.

10 months ago

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Luke Duecy

Long lines form at popular Seattle ballot box locations on Election Day

Ballots must be dropped off at an official drop box at 8 p.m. Tuesday for Washington's general election.

10 months ago

Associated Press

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor’s race, capping a stunning ascent

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday.

10 months ago

Associated Press

Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday.

10 months ago

Associated Press

Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday.

10 months ago

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Julia Dallas

Molly Moon’s rewards voting with free scoop

Popular ice cream shop Molly Moon's is rewarding civic engagement.

10 months ago

Seattle's Morning News

‘So irresponsible’: Dave Ross on voters who don’t cast their ballots

Election day has arrived, and races across Washington are nearing a close as voters continue to cast their ballots for several key positions.

10 months ago

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John Curley Show

‘Stop the worst of the worst’: Chad Magendanz makes case for District 5 Senate seat

Ahead of the election on Tuesday, Chad Magendanz discussed how pivotal the election is for the district regarding the supermajority held by the Democrats.

10 months ago

CALVIN WOODWARD, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

10 months ago

John Curley Show

‘Accountability for the enforcement of our laws’: Seattle city attorney defends High Utilizer Initiative

Seattle City Attorney Anne Davison defended the High Utilizer Initiative.

10 months ago

James Lynch

Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's proclamation for a civil emergency in response to SNAP cuts.

10 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Everett mayor reports crime is down citywide amid blame for Fred Meyer closure

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin joined "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio ahead of Election Day.

10 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Totally unacceptable’: Everett mayoral candidate Scott Murphy outraged as homelessness doubles in city

The margin of primary votes separating the incumbent Everett mayor, Cassie Franklin, from the challenger Scott Murphy was thin, as Murphy tallied a 65-vote edge over Franklin.

10 months ago

Heather Bosch

No national races, but plenty at stake in the general election

Voter turnout for Tuesday's general election is not expected to break any records but is expected to be typical of an odd or off-year election.

10 months ago

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

King County Executive candidate Zahilay targets cycle of addiction, crime, homelessness

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, running for King County Executive, joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio.

10 months ago

Associated Press

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges’ rulings required it to keep the food aid program running.

10 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

WA AG joins multi-state coalition supporting transgender student-athletes’ rights

Washington’s attorney general is backing Minnesota in a fight over transgender student-athletes.

10 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Democracy only works if you vote, participate in Election Day

Tomorrow is Election Day, and it's one of my favorite days of the year. I know that sounds strange, given how ugly our politics have become. But hear me out.