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Wednesday, November 4

Red, blue, and orange graphic depicting two people wearing masks under text reading: “WA COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund” and “COVID-19 financial relief -- by and for immigrants.”

Washington’s $40 million COVID-19 relief fund for immigrants is open for applications
Washington immigrants who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and shut out of federal relief or state unemployment benefits can now apply for a one-time payment of $1,000, or up to $3,000 per household, through a $40 million dollar relief fund from the state. Continue reading at The International Examiner.


A large portion of Washington ballots have already been tallied. (Getty Images)

Amid chaotic race for White House, few surprises for Washington voters on Election Night
Despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the results of the presidential election, there were very few surprises for Washington state voters on Election Night. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Getty)


Screenshot of WA Secretary of State website showing R-90 approved at 59.7%

Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing
Early results show the controversial Referendum 90 has 59.77 percent of voters saying yes, according to the secretary of state’s website. Referendum 90 will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 — colloquially known as Washington’s sex-education bill — will be enacted into law. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter.


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Associated Press
Washington passes 1st voter-approved sex ed mandate in US
Inslee wins third term, voters weigh in on sex ed

Aberdeen Daily World
19th District Sen. Dean Takko defeated, Republicans look to sweep district
Pine holds lead over Ross for County Commissioner Seat 2
Warne bests Nichols to win County Commissioner Seat 1
Incumbent 24th District Democrats easily retain offices over Republican challengers
Bond for Hoquiam fire truck passing easily
Summit Pacific honored for medication-assisted substance abuse treatment clinic

Auburn Reporter
Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term
Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing
Voters approve $1.74 billion bond for Harborview Medical Center
All King County charter amendments are passing

Bainbridge Island Review
School comments sought

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
This is what school looked like for hundreds of Bellingham students who returned to class
Whatcom sees 8 new COVID cases Tuesday, as three regions see infection rate increases
Washington state reports 657 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
49 Seattle work-release facility residents have COVID-19
Pregnant women with COVID-19 have 70% higher risk of death, CDC report says
 
Bothell Reporter
Election Day results in for 45th Legislative District

Everett Herald (subscription required)
2020 general election results for Snohomish County and state
Democrats take narrow leads in swing-district state seats
Jerry Cornfield: Likely wins, probable losses, tight races
Inslee surges to big win as he secures a rare third term
Mead likely to win 1 more year on Snohomish County Council
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Editorial: Calling on the ’brethren of the same principle’

Federal Way Mirror
Democrats ahead in 30th District State Representative positions
Incumbent Adam Smith winning 9th Congressional District seat

International Examiner
Washington’s $40 million COVID-19 relief fund for immigrants is open for applications

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Op-ed: Is it socialism? | Guest column

Kirkland Reporter
Election Day results in for 48th Legislative District

News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County Council’s majority party determined by voters. Looks like it might flip
Strickland leads race for Washington’s 10th Congressional District in early results
Longtime spokesman poised to be elected Pierce County sheriff, according to early results
Lakewood-area senate race neck-and-neck; slim lead could flip longtime red seat blue
Pierce County Executive race: early results show close victory for incumbent

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County announces 2 deaths, plus 34 more COVID-19 cases
Bateman, incumbents with solid leads in early 22nd Legislative District results
Coronavirus updates: State reaches 110,011 cases

Puget Sound Business Journal
U.S. election results catch investors off guard as ‘blue wave’ trade unravels
Fed will try to keep focus on economy in post-election meeting
Despite massive Boeing layoffs, other aerospace companies are still hiring
Opinion: Multifamily demand will remain strong in Seattle

Renton Reporter
Election Day results in for 11th Legislative District

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit Regional Health to keep residency program

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
College Place schools announce return to distance learning
Walla Walla County continues upward trend of cases
Walla Walla voters politically unpredictable
Far from finished, the county’s election holds twists
Walla Walla High School ASB hosts first virtual assembly

Whidbey News-Times
Jail earns distinction for efforts with mentally ill

Yakima Herald Republic
As Astria Health reaches final stages of bankruptcy reorganization, CEO says it’s ‘good timing’ to step down
GOP incumbents Corry and Mosbrucker sweep 14th District
Newhouse to keep 4th District congressional seat
State Reps. Chandler, Dufault cruise to victory District 15
Click here for election results from Yakima County and statewide

Broadcast

KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time results: Washington general election
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wins third term
Marilyn Strickland wins Washington’s open 10th District U.S. House seat
Washington approves Referendum 90 on sex health education in schools in early returns
Top races to watch as ballots continue to be counted in Washington state
Ed Troyer wins race for Pierce County Sheriff
Denny Heck leading in race for Washington Lieutenant Governor

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Presidency hinges on tight races in battleground states
‘We are not conceding’: Culp tells supporters he doesn’t believe race over for governor
Oregon becomes first state to legalize psilocybin for therapeutic use
2020 Washington election results: Inslee wins third term, sex ed measure passes
Voters approve Measure 110 to decriminalize hard drugs in Oregon in favor of treatment

KUOW FM
Voter Survey: U.S. Is On Wrong Track, COVID-19 Not Under Control
U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement
Stocks Soar As Tense Election Draws To A Close

Q13 TV (Fox)
The count continues: More than 77 percent of votes processed in Washington
Election 2020 results: Biden, Trump locked in tight race in key states with no winner yet announced
Schrier, Strickland, Herrera Beutler hold early leads in House races
Oregon becomes 1st state to decriminalize hard drugs
Ed Troyer projected winner of Pierce County sheriff’s race
Loren Culp does not concede governor race despite Jay Inslee claiming victory

Web

MyNorthwest
Amid chaotic race for White House, few surprises for Washington voters on Election Night
WA Sec. of State Wyman ‘disappointed’ with Trump declaring victory prematurely
Seattle police arrest 8 people after election night marches
Ed Troyer holds early lead in race for Pierce County Sheriff