Pierce County 2019 General Election Live Results

The first wave of ballots have been counted. See how races are shaping up near you.

King County 2019 General Election Live Results

The first wave of ballots have been counted. See how races are shaping up near you.

Washington Voter Turnout Below 30 Percent On Election Night

Statewide voter turnout numbers were still lagging behind, according to an update early Tuesday evening.

Washington Statewide Ballot Measures: 2019 General Election

Washington voters will decide on two statewide ballot measures this year.

Washington General Election Results 2019

Polls are closed and the first ballots counted in the 2019 General Election

Last Minute Voting Resources In Washington

Here's everything you need to get your ballot in before 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday In Washington

Despite a law passed in April, Washington will still be "falling back" Sunday morning.

How Washington Representatives Voted On Trump Impeachment Inquiry

The U.S. House of Representatives voted largely along party lines to advance an impeachment inquiry of the President.

Hundreds Were Sent Duplicate Ballots In Pierce County

The Pierce County Auditor's office said they fixed an issue that led to 350 voters receiving dual ballots.

Deadline Monday For Voters To Register Online, By Mail

Voters wishing to register online or via mail need to do so by the end of Monday, October 28th.

WA State Law On Behavioral Care Balances Parental Rights And Teen Autonomy

A state law that took effect in July makes it easier for parents to intervene. Whether that’s a good thing depends on whom you ask.

Census 2020 Hiring In Washington

See how much the agency is paying workers in your area for temporary positions during the 2020 Census.

British Family Detained After Crossing Border Near Blaine

A British family says they took a wrong turn and ended up on the American side of the border two weeks ago.

The Second Half Of Your Property Taxes Are Due October 31

County officials are reminding property owners they have until October 31st to pay the rest of the year's property taxes.

Tribal Leaders Call For Dam Removals

Leaders of the Yakama and Lummi nations are requesting the removal of three dams along the Columbia River.

State Outlines New Rules For Washington Vape Shops

After an emergency rule went into effect Thursday, the state has released updated guidelines for vape store owners.

DNR Releases New Tsunami Safety Maps For Washington

The Department of Natural Resources released five new maps showing the best tsunami safety routes.

Washington Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that Washington's state financial condition has improved slightly.

AG Ferguson Goes After Trump Over Border Wall Funding

The Trump administration wants to take $89 million from a Bangor submarine base project to fund the wall. Bob Ferguson is suing to stop it.

Key Moments From Gov. Jay Inslee's Second Debate Performance

Inslee called Donald Trump a "white nationalist" and sparred with Joe Biden over climate change.

Where WA Reps. Stand On Trump Impeachment

Another Congressman from Washington said this week he supports impeachment. Here's where all our members of Congress stand.

WA REAL ID Deadline Checklist: Are You REALly Ready

While the deadline to possess a WA-issued REAL ID is still more than a year out, the Department of Licensing wants to ensure you're ready.

Washington's Millionaire State Employees Are Men, Mostly Coaches

New data on state worker pay was released this week. Five workers made more than $1 million in 2018 — Gov. Jay Inslee wasn't one of them.

41 State Troopers Begin Duty In Washington

Forty-one newly minted WSP troopers graduated from the 111th training class this week. They were honored as a ceremony in Olympia.

For Father's Day, WA Councilman Offers 'I Didn't Reproduce Day'

A Bainbridge Island city councilman proposes the third Sunday in June be for people with no kids. It's about the environment, he says.

Dozens Of Local Agencies Deemed 'Unauditable' By WA Auditor

See which government agencies in Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties have failed to open up their books to the state Auditor.

Visitors To Washington Nat'l Parks Invested $507M In 2018

More than 8 million visitors to the state's 15 national parks helped boost the state economy by a whopping $507.8 million.

WA Lawmaker Discussed Sending Wolf Parts To Environmental Group

The chats between Spokane Valley Rep. Matt Shea and a member of the Three Percenter group involve environmentalist Kierán Suckling.

April Election Voter Deadlines Are Coming Up

See key deadlines for the Snohomish, King, and Pierce county April 23 special election.

Rent Protection Bill Passes WA House

A bill to provide longer notices for rent increases and to prohibit most mid-lease rent increases passed out of the legislature this week.

Major Change For 2020 Wash. Presidential Primary Possible Sunday

State Democrats will vote on switching to a primary system, making it a lot easier for voters to pick a presidential candidate.

Here’s How Washington Ranked In Voter Turnout Last Year

States across the nation saw increases in voter turnout in 2018. How did Washington rank? Find out here.

$52.6B WA Budget Proposal Includes New Tax On Stock Sales

House Democrats have released a 2019-21 budget proposal. Here's some of what's in it.

Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent In Washington: Lawmakers

Two bills are on the table in Olympia to do away with those twice-yearly clock switches.

Hikers Rescued Near Cascades Hot Springs In Snowstorm

The four adults and a 3-year-old child ventured to Goldmyer Hot Springs on Monday and were found stranded on Tuesday morning.

Pay Raises Approved For Gov. Inslee, Other Elected Officials

The raises for jobs like governor, House speaker, and Supreme Court justice vary, but some will end up earning up to 18 percent more.

WA Measles Outbreak Leads To State Of Emergency

Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday issued a State of Emergency proclamation in response the ongoing measles outbreak in Clark and King counties.

'Essential' WA Federal Workers Can Get Unemployment Benefits

Some 16,000 Washington federal workers missed a second payday on Friday, according to state figures.

Howard Schultz Independent Presidential Bid: WA Dems Say 'Don't'

A lifelong Democrat, former Starbucks CEO Schultz might attempt a 2020 run as an independent.

10-Year Plan To Mitigate WA Wildfires Released

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz this week revealed the state's 10-year strategy to prepare for worsening fire conditions.