Election Integrity: Everett Police Patrol Ballot Drop Boxes
The Everett Police Department is stepping up security ahead of the November 4 general election. Deputy Chief Robert Goetz announced officers are actively patrolling the county's 35 drop box locations and will investigate all reports of ballot tampering, voter intimidation, and campaign sign violations to ensure election integrity.
The Everett Police Department is stepping up security ahead of the November 4 general election. Deputy Chief Robert Goetz announced officers are actively patrolling the county's 35 drop box locations and will investigate all reports of ballot tampering, voter intimidation, and campaign sign violations to ensure election integrity.
These are the key 2025 races to watch in November
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Ballots mailed out for 2025 WA general election, voting underway
Washington voters are receiving their ballots for the November 4 General Election, with voting underway.
Washington voters are receiving their ballots for the November 4 General Election, with voting underway.
One-on-one with Seattle city council candidate Sara Nelson
The current Seattle City Council leader identifies expanding access to addiction treatment as the first priority if re-elected, believing the fentanyl crisis is the root cause of both public safety and chronic homelessness issues.
The current Seattle City Council leader identifies expanding access to addiction treatment as the first priority if re-elected, believing the fentanyl crisis is the root cause of both public safety and chronic homelessness issues.
One-on-one with Seattle councilmember Alexis Mercedes-Rinck
With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.
With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.
Tacoma mayoral candidate Anders Ibsen speaks on vision for city
Anders Ibsen and John Hines are going head-to-head in the race for Tacoma mayor, vying for votes ahead of Election Day on November 4th.
Anders Ibsen and John Hines are going head-to-head in the race for Tacoma mayor, vying for votes ahead of Election Day on November 4th.
Voter guide: What to know about the 2025 WA general election
It's voting season for Washington general election, and we have a full guide to prepare for the November ballot measures and candidates.
It's voting season for Washington general election, and we have a full guide to prepare for the November ballot measures and candidates.
DOJ suing Oregon and Maine as it seeks voter data in multiple states
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
The Justice Department is requesting voter data, some containing sensitive information, for what the agency argues is needed to ensure state election officials are complying with election laws.
Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.
Trump says he will require voter ID with executive order
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order aimed at requiring voter ID in elections across the country.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Texas House approves redistricting maps, California might do something similar
Texas is on track to gain five more Republican seats in Congress in next year's midterm elections after a two-week standoff with Democrats. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering doing the same thing to gain five Democratic seats to sway the balance of power.
Texas is on track to gain five more Republican seats in Congress in next year's midterm elections after a two-week standoff with Democrats. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering doing the same thing to gain five Democratic seats to sway the balance of power.
Hot mic catches Trump comments about Putin
Ukraine and Russia may be inching closer to a peace deal. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin could soon meet to discuss terms to end the war. During Monday's meeting with European leaders, a hot mic captured President Trump seemingly referring to Putin wanting to make a deal.
Ukraine and Russia may be inching closer to a peace deal. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin could soon meet to discuss terms to end the war. During Monday's meeting with European leaders, a hot mic captured President Trump seemingly referring to Putin wanting to make a deal.
Lawsuit filed to put Tacoma, WA Workers Bill of Rights on November ballot
The lawsuit accuses city and county leaders of using a loophole and dragging their feet to prevent a worker's bill of rights from going before the voters in November.
The lawsuit accuses city and county leaders of using a loophole and dragging their feet to prevent a worker's bill of rights from going before the voters in November.
LIVE UPDATES: WA primary election results 2025
There are 59 local measures and 239 local races in Washington's primary election.
There are 59 local measures and 239 local races in Washington's primary election.
Early WA primary election results released
The deadline has passed to return ballots for the August primary election, and early voting results are coming in for key races across Washington state.
The deadline has passed to return ballots for the August primary election, and early voting results are coming in for key races across Washington state.
Election Day 2025: Who is leading the races for Seattle mayor, city council?
Ballots are being counted, results are coming in, and now we have a better idea of who is advancing to Seattle's general election.
Ballots are being counted, results are coming in, and now we have a better idea of who is advancing to Seattle's general election.
Seattle City Council fills vacant District 5 seat with Debora Juarez
Debora Juarez has been appointed to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council, a position she previously held from 2016 to 2023. Juarez will represent North Seattle until November 2026, when voters will elect a permanent replacement for Kathy Moore, who resigned citing health reasons.
Debora Juarez has been appointed to fill the vacant District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council, a position she previously held from 2016 to 2023. Juarez will represent North Seattle until November 2026, when voters will elect a permanent replacement for Kathy Moore, who resigned citing health reasons.
Future of King County parks at stake: voters face levy decision
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski urges voters to approve the $1.4 billion King County Parks Levy on the August 5th primary ballot, emphasizing its critical role in funding parks, trails, and public facilities.
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski urges voters to approve the $1.4 billion King County Parks Levy on the August 5th primary ballot, emphasizing its critical role in funding parks, trails, and public facilities.
Tulsi Gabbard threatens prosecution against Obama administration
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is referring Obama administration officials to the Justice Department for prosecution over the assessment of Russia's election interference back in 2016.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is referring Obama administration officials to the Justice Department for prosecution over the assessment of Russia's election interference back in 2016.