Schrier, Strickland, Herrera Beutler hold early leads in House races

Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democratic U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier held early leads Tuesday night after tough reelection fights in Washington’s closely split 3rd and 8th Congressional Districts, while former Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland was leading in an open seat in the 10th.

Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs

The Oregon drug initiative will allow people arrested with small amounts of hard drugs to avoid going to trial, and possible jail time, by paying a $100 fine and attending an addiction recovery program.

Joe Biden to address nation in Wilmington on Election Night

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spent Election Day campaigning in his hometown of Scranton. He also made a stop in Philadelphia before heading back to Wilmington where he is expected to speak Tuesday night.