LATEST POLITICAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE PUGET SOUND REGION
MyNorthwest Politics
James Lynch
Despite ballots packed with important races and initiatives, only 20% of registered voters will cast ballots.
3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Candidates across seven races for Seattle City Council report diverse contributions, with District 7's Bob Kettle leading the pack
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Tomorrow's vote will change the face of Seattle politics and could provide much-needed housing for the homeless, but at a cost.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Sometimes voting can be tough. How are you supposed to know who is the best choice for judge or fire commissioner?
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
A $2.2 million budget shortfall has led the Edmonds City Council to approve a 1% property tax increase.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert and Lisa Brooks
Organizations have been trying to get the so-called missing link of the Burke-Gilman trail repaired for years, but now the Seattle City Council is putting the bike wheels in motion to change that.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray is reintroducing legislation to make two-year technical and community college free for eligible students.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
After six years of legal wrangling, a King County judge has ordered the Wash. Attorney General's Office to pay Value Village more than $4.2 million.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
More than 30 entities have been ordered to pay restitution to over 2,650 Washington residents.
3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
The office intends to advance existing initiatives and programs, and expand Community Violence Intervention services to Kent, Burien and Skyway in 2024.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert and Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest Staff
The ordinance is set to kickstart plans to install speed enforcement cameras in key areas of the city of Seattle.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Seattle City Council president wants one of her current colleagues out of office, endorsing his opponent in the upcoming November general election.
3 years ago
Steve Coogan
The Seattle City Council passed legislation Tuesday that protects app-based workers who take on-demand jobs like delivering food from being deactivated from their platforms.
3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
The meeting for a new Seattle Police contract will be on August 8 at 5:30 pm inside Council Chambers at Seattle City Hall.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
The Everett City Council has decided in a 5-1 vote to condemn a “long-time troubled” motel known as a magnet for drugs and crime.
3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
After an initial round of primary election returns were released Tuesday evening, the initial results have interesting implications for the general election going forward in November.
3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Incumbent Tammy Morales and Tanya Woo advanced from August's primary election race for Seattle City Council District 2.
3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Teresa Mosqueda and Sofia Aragon advanced from August's primary election race for King County Council District 8.
3 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Incumbent Andrew Lewis and Robert Kettle are likely to advance to the ballot this November for the Seattle City Council's District 7 race.
3 years ago
