Elections
GOP candidate Tiffany Smiley receives endorsement from NBA legend John Stockton
Credit: Tiffany SmileySPOKANE, Wash. — Basketball legend and Spokane native John Stockton is throwing his support behind the Republican candidate vying to represent Washington in the Senate. Smiley is challenging incumbent Democrat Patty Murray. In a video posted by Smiley’s campaign Tuesday, Stockton made his endorsement official. “She’s a person who’s fought for some very difficult things in her life…
Kennewick lawmaker amongst three who attended conspiracy conference on WA taxpayer dime
Kristof faces residency questions in Oregon governor's race
Yakima City Council Race: Voting stays close for vacant positions
YAKIMA, Wash. — With three councilmembers for the City of Yakima vacating their positions, new faces will fill their roles to help steer the direction of their city. First up…
Yakima School District: Villanueva, Beckett in lead during November election
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Results for the Nov. 2 election have just been posted for candidates running for positions in the Yakima School District. For Director Position 1, Graciela P. Villanueva has…
Pasco City Council Race: Small margin separates race for position vacated by Mayor Martinez
PASCO, Wash. — Three city councilmembers in Pasco are running unopposed to return to their respective seats, all but confirming their return to the group. However, the battle to become…
Walla Walla School District: Mulkerin currently in the lead, Trick possibly up for reelection
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- Results for the Nov. 2 election have just been posted for candidates running for positions in the Walla Walla School District. For Director Position 1, Kathy…
Pasco School District: Steve Christensen on track for a third-term
PASCO, Wash. -- Results for the Nov. 2 election have just been posted for candidates running for positions in the Pasco School District. For Director No. 3, Steve Christensen, who…
Richland City Council Race: Two newcomers on pace to join remaining incumbents
RICHLAND, Wash. — With five city council seats on the line in Richland, three of the four returning city councilmembers are in the lead to return to their positions for another…
Richland School District: Live voting results in November election
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Results for the Nov. 2 election have just been posted for candidates running for positions in the Richland School District. For Director No. 1, Audra Byrd is…
Kennewick School District: Live voting results in November election
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Results for the Nov. 2 election have just been posted for candidates running for positions in the Kennewick School District. For Director No. 1, Micah Valentine is…
Kennewick City Council Race: Crawford, Anderson on track to beat incumbents
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Half of the incumbent councilmembers on the ballot for the City of Kennewick are on track to be defeated. As of 8:00 p.m. on Election Night, incumbents…
UPDATE: Selah pool proposition is likely to fall short during its fourth time on the ballot
UPDATE at 8 p.m. on 11/2/21: Early returns on Election Night indicate that the citizens of Selah will not pass the proposition to help maintain the…
WSU Tri-Cities hosts Benton County voter hub for Election Day
RICHLAND, Wash. — As part of a statewide effort to improve voter access and turnout amongst younger demographics, Benton County is partnering with WSU Tri-Cities to establish a Voter Hub for Election Day on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Benton County…
WA GOP leaders press Inslee to appoint a Republican as Secretary of State
OLYMPIA, Wash. — With Secretary of State Kim Wyman leaving her role for a federal position, Washington Governor Jay Inslee is left to appoint a replacement while state Republicans pressure him to pick a candidate from their party. In a…
Biden administration expected to name Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman to key election security role
The Biden administration is expected to name Kim Wyman, a Republican secretary of state who challenged former President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud, to lead the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to protect future elections from foreign and…
WA Democrats ask courts to dismiss election lawsuits
Election workers load ballots into a sorting machine on Election Day at the King County Elections office in Renton, Washington on November 3, 2020. – Americans were voting on Tuesday under the shadow of a surging coronavirus pandemic to decide whether to reelect Republican Donald Trump, one of the most polarizing presidents in US history, or send Democrat Joe Biden…
Benton and Franklin Counties: An early look at 2021 Primary results
KENNEWICK, Wash. — August 3 was Primary Day in Washington state and an estimated 46,000 ballots were cast across Benton and Franklin Counties by dedicated citizens looking to make their voices heard. The following information was gathered by government officials.…
Monday is last day to register online, by mail ahead of Washington’s primary
Ben GrayMonday is the last day for Washingtonians to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the August primary. Those looking to register can do so in-person at their county elections office through Election Day on August 3. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Election Day and can be mailed or dropped in an elections drop box. …
Washington Sen. Patty Murray announces her re-election campaign
SEATTLE, Wash. — Democratic Senator Patty Murray is once again running for re-election, kicking off her 2022 campaign with an announcement on Monday morning. She faces competition from two Washington state Democrats, two independents and Pasco Republican Tiffany Smiley. Sen.…
Benton County sheriff recall election set for August 3
PROSSER, Wash. — After eight days of verification and canvassing, Benton County Auditor Brenda Chilton officially certified the signatures on the recall petition for the Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher today. According to a release issued by Benton County officials,…
Pasco native Tiffany Smiley announces run for U.S. Senate
PASCO, Wash. — On Wednesday, Republican veterans advocate Tiffany Smiley announced that she is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate. A Republican from Pasco, Smiley is running on a platform based on the sensibilities of her rural upbringing…