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The MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio staff

For Washington voters: Get drop box locations and check your ballot status

Washington voters, take note: Tuesday is Election Day. So, registered voters should drop off their ballots at their nearest drop box location.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

A turbulent election campaign ends as voters select Harris or Trump; KIRO hosts weigh in

A presidential election campaign marked by upheaval and rancor headed for its Election Day finale Tuesday as voters made their final choice.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: As Election Day falls on a divided nation — can we try to find peace?

Perhaps it’s time to step out of our comfort zones and engage in meaningful conversations with those who hold different perspectives.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington GOP’s last-minute texts spark controversy among Latino voters

Text messages sent Friday by the Washington Republican Party have stirred last-minute controversy.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington emerges as key campaign fundraising hub for 2024 presidential race

Presidential candidates often turn to Washington state as a reliable source for campaign fundraising. This was true again in 2024.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Medved: The election may be so close that it will ‘invite ongoing battles’

Conservative Michael Medved shared his insights on the tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
2 years ago
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, left, is seen on April 27, 2023 in Seattle. At right, the...
Matt Markovich

Ferguson leads Washington governor’s race by 17.2%, new poll reveals

In Washington’s gubernatorial race, Bob Ferguson has strengthened his lead over Dave Reichert by a significant 17.2% margin.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Allegations state ex-Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz ‘untruthful’ with investigators

A claim of dishonesty to investigators led Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr to place former Police Chief Adrian Diaz on leave.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Polling Washington: Predicting races for president, senate, governor, 3rd Congressional District

KIRO Newsradio went back to review all publicly reported polling in Washington related to the races for president, senate, governor and one House of Representatives seat.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Ballot returns lag behind 2020 pace; Counties vary in early voting trends

With nine days until the election, returned ballots are coming in at a slower pace than four years ago, but there's a reason for that.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Incendiary attacks on ballot drop boxes in Washington, Oregon spark election security concerns

Authorities were investigating after early morning fires ballot drop box fires in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

The Washington Post confirms Jeff Bezos decided it won’t endorse a presidential candidate

The Washington Post said Friday that it will not endorse a candidate for President. Owner Jeff Bezos made the decision, the outlet confirmed.
2 years ago
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Ted Buehner

Washington ballots: Voting early helps ensure your vote is tallied election night

Washington ballots: Why wait until Election Day? Voting now helps ensure your vote is counted as a part of election night results.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Ex-candidate for governor Semi Bird resigns from Washington GOP leadership

Citing conflicts with his religious beliefs, former Washington Republican gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird has resigned from two leadership positions within the party.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Supreme Court rejects Republican attempt to reject State’s assessment of initiatives

Walsh challenged the fiscal assessments of three of those initiatives that are appearing on the November 2024 ballot in Washington.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Bill Gates thrown into political fray with major donation

He's not known to giving to political candidates, but Seattle billionaire Bill Gates apparently has changed his mind.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Supreme Court race becomes most expensive in state history

We are now in the midst of the most expensive race for a Washington Supreme Court justice in state history.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Political spending battle heats up in Washington as Democrats seek supermajority

A political spending battle between supporters of Washington Democrats and Republicans is shaping up to be one of the most interesting storylines for the upcoming election.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Democrats eye supermajority in legislature, key Senate races crucial

It would take an extraordinary event for Republicans to overturn the Democratic majorities in both chambers of the Washington State Legislature.
2 years ago
Seattle's Highland Park homeless people are back. (Photos courtesy of Diane Radischat)...
Bill Kaczaraba

If you have a Recreational Vehicle and want to park it long-term, don’t do it in Lacey

Long-term parking of a Recreational Vehicle in Lacey city lots is still not allowed, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Maria Cantwell and Raul Garcia face off in debate for U.S. Senate

KIRO 7 hosted a debate between candidates for the U.S. Senate -- incumbent Democrat Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Dr. Raul Garcia.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

New poll: Democrat Bob Ferguson dominates Dave Reichert in WA Governor Race

As the election for Washington state’s next governor enters its final stretch, Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson holds a commanding lead over former Republican Congressman Dave Reichert, according to a new statewide poll.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington Supreme Court upholds signature validation process in 2 major cases

In two landmark rulings, the Washington State Supreme Court has upheld the Secretary of State’s signature validation process.
2 years ago
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Heather Bosch

Get ready to vote! Washington counties are mailing out general election ballots

General election ballots are going in the mail. Auditor Garth Fell said Snohomish County will be mailing out more than half a million ballots on Thursday.
2 years ago