Primary Election results: The latest updates on state & local voting
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The next wave of primary election results is being reported across Eastern Washington. To view the latest results from your area, click on your county's name from the following list: Benton County, Franklin County, Yakima County, Kittitas County, Walla…
Murray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray has advanced to the fall election in her quest for a sixth term after the longtime incumbent highlighted her support for abortion rights in the run up to Washington’s primary election. Murray will face Republican Tiffany Smiley, who is trying to become the first person from her party to win a U.S. Senate seat in Washington in nearly 30 years. Both Murray and Smiley prevailed Tuesday in Washington’s top-two primary system in which the two candidates with the most votes in the election move on to the November ballot, regardless of party.
Low voter turnout persists in Yakima County despite outreach efforts
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Election officials report that despite outreach efforts over the years, Yakima County continues to have some of the lowest voter turnout in…
Senate approves bill to aid veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
LIVE: Early results of Eastern Washington primary elections are rolling in
You can find live results for the Primary Elections in Eastern Washington by clicking on the links below: Benton County Franklin County Yakima County Kittitas County Walla Walla County Grant County KENNEWICK, Wash. — Primary elections are set for August…
EMS levy ‘absolutely critical’ to keep some emergency services in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Voters may see two measures concerning fire districts on their ballots for the primary election. Fire districts in Benton…
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Elections staff in several counties in Southeast Washington report the number of early ballot returns is consistent with previous primary elections, but remain hopeful for better voter turnout. Rosa Cano, bilingual elections program coordinator for Franklin County, said the majority…
Washington primary includes U.S. Senate, House races
King County OKs creation of gun, ammunition drop off program
Seattle Chamber halts fight against city's big business tax
WATCH: Jan. 6 committee hearings underway on KAPP-KVEW (ABC)
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Jan. 6 Congressional Committee is hosting a live, prime-time hearing on the Capitol insurrection beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST on July 21. You can watch live in your browser here or by turning to KAPP-KVEW (ABC)…
Kennewick community members weigh in on council’s Legislative Prayer discussion
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The battle over legislative prayer continues after the Kennewick city council postponed their decision on the matter. That didn’t stop people from…
Washington's secretary of state draws several challengers
Inslee to announce proposal expanding training, support for new officer recruitment
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Ted S. WarrenBURIEN, Wash. — Governor Jay Inslee will announce his support for the expansion of the state Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) on Thursday. The proposal is expected to help speed up training, reduce shortages within departments and increase opportunities to recruit more diverse and qualified candidates. Every peace officer must go through the CJTC to get trained and…
Benton County Republicans dissuade use of ballot boxes, monitor for signs of fraud
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Republican advocates in Washington are encouraging surveillance operations at ballot drop boxes during the upcoming election. Based on statements from Benton County political officials, that could extend to the Tri-Cities this Fall. Rep. Brad Klippert (R-WA), a…
Kennewick city council postpones the vote on legislative prayer
KENNEWICK, Wash. — Community members thought the debate over ‘Legislative Prayer’ would come to a conclusion at Tuesday night’s Kennewick city council meeting. The council, however,…