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Friday, November 8

Inslee exults as voters support cap-and-trade
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday an initiative to repeal cap-and-trade suffered a “thumping,” showing the rest of the country that fighting climate change was a winning policy. I-2117 received only 38% of the vote, according to the Secretary of State’s vote count as of Wednesday afternoon. The measure sought to abolish the main climate bill of Inslee’s three terms. I-2117’s defeat cements a tax on fossil fuels that went into effect Jan. 1, 2023. Cap-and-trade requires oil and natural gas producers to bid for a limited number of allowances to emit carbon. Continue reading at Capital Press. (TVW)

Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump
After suing the Trump administration nearly 100 times as attorney general, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has an idea of what the next four years could look like. Ferguson said he is particularly concerned about the federal government limiting access to reproductive health care, removing protections for LGBTQ+ residents and eliminating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals which protects immigrants who came to the U.S. as children without legal authorization from deportation. On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee called Ferguson and Brown “the best duo to defend Washington state.” Continue reading at KUOW. (Karen Ducey)

Historic first: Washington state senator is first queer Latina in Congress
State Sen. Emily Randall has made history as the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress and the first out person to represent Washington at the federal level. Randall was elected to represent the 6th Congressional District, replacing Rep. Derek Kilmer, who did not seek reelection. The 6th District covers the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas and Mason and Grays Harbor counties. There were several other historic firsts in the 2024 election across the country. Delaware elected Sarah McBride to the U.S. House, marking the first openly transgender member of Congress. It’s also the first time two Black women will serve in the Senate at the same time. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland were both elected. Continue reading at King 5.

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Associated Press
Congresswoman Kim Schrier wins reelection against challenger
Judge strikes down Biden program shielding immigrant spouses from deportation

Aberdeen Daily World
Harbor police looking for Citizens Academy participants

Axios
Washington state prepares to push back against Trump

Capital Press
Inslee exults as voters support cap-and-trade
Trump victory met with positive but mixed reactions among Western ag

Everett Herald
WA Supreme Court race is incredibly close
Everett shares details on upcoming budget cuts
Everett to hold info session on AquaSox stadium plan
Democrats on cusp of expanding majorities in WA Legislature (Randall)
Comment: What’s ahead in a second Trump administration
Comment: Universal pre-K is worth the cost; we now have proof

Indian Country Today
Climate initiatives fare well across the country despite national political climate

News Tribune
FDA says commonly used decongestant ‘not effective,’ proposes removal
This Pierce County city plans to raise utility rates, property taxes, budget next year
Is it legal to pull into an intersection while waiting to turn left in Washington State?
Lakewood to pay $8 million to family of man killed by police officer during traffic stop

New York Times
What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Your Money
Judge Tosses Out Biden Program for Undocumented Spouses
Trump’s Supreme Court Agenda Is Likely to Include Legal U-Turns
A Red-District Conqueror Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror
With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’

Puget Sound Business Journal
The National Observer: What Trump’s win could mean for businesses
Future Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts may hinge on Trump policies

Seattle Times
Upthegrove elected WA lands commissioner
WA reports nearly 1,200 whooping cough cases so far this year
Boeing to refund lost pay to employees furloughed during Machinists strike
Incoming WA gov, AG vow to take on Trump administration if it overreaches

Spokesman Review
French maintains lead over Marshall; handful of local, state races too close to call
Washington’s newly elected governor and top lawyer pledge to defend the state against Trump

Washington Post
The state of play in the House
What kind of influence could RFK Jr. have over vaccines?
Here’s how Biden’s racing to Trump-proof his climate legacy
State votes on marijuana and psychedelics signal drug policy concerns

WA State Standard
Washington legislative races tighten as ballot counting slows
Immigration groups brace for a second Trump administration
Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Voters approve Initiative 2066 as other ballot measures fail
REAL ID deadline just 6 months away. Here’s what to know
Alexis Mercedes Rinck wins Seattle City Council Position 8 seat
Orcas spotted in Penn Cove for the first time in over five decades
Historic first: Washington state senator is first queer Latina in Congress
Seattle Public Schools holds first on-site meeting over potential school closures
WA Gov-elect Ferguson, AG-elect Brown discuss preparations for second Trump admin

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Ferguson lays out plan for second Trump term
Bellingham High student attacked for being transgender
Marysville strengthens mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders
NASA awards $2.5 million to establish local consortium for space biology research
Parents and students rally for elementary schools amidst Seattle Public Schools proposed closures

KNKX Public Radio
Latest results for Pierce County executive and sheriff races

KUOW Public Radio
What the election means for school funding in Washington state
Washington Gov-elect Ferguson lays out plan ahead of second Trump term
Have a Holly Noxious Christmas? State board eyes un-jolly label for invasive greenery

KXLY (ABC)
Six days later and the WA statewide court system is still shut down
Mayor Lisa Brown orders city flags at half-staff in remembrance of Navy aviators
More harm than help; Spokane woman’s experience shines spotlight on controversial youth residential programs

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Cascadia Daily News
Smaller Lummi Island ferry replacement recommended by County Council
Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Crosscut
WSU study: Presidential debates trigger ‘fight or flight’ response

MyNorthwest
Democrats fall short of supermajority in state legislature but are set to flip GOP seats

The Urbanist
Seattle Voters Approve $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy
Seattle Set to Double Down on Arbitrary Parking Mandates

Thursday, November 7

Global temperatures likely to exceed key limit for first time
With October’s initial temperature data in, 2024 will rank as the first calendar year in modern record-keeping in which global average surface temperatures exceed the Paris Agreement’s aspirational 1.5°C guardrail. Holding long-term warming to the 1.5-degree target compared to the preindustrial era is crucial for lowering the risk of triggering climate change tipping points, beyond which potentially catastrophic impacts have a higher likelihood of occurring, studies show. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reacts to Trump’s election, acknowledging national fear but calling for local optimism
Moments after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee gave a speech urging residents of the Evergreen State to remain hopeful about the future. The news conference was likely one of the last times the longtime governor will address the public as he prepares to step down from his post and pass the torch to the newly elected Bob Ferguson. Inslee, a Democrat, announced last year that he would not seek re-election once he closed out his third term as governor. Continue reading at the Spokesman Review. (Ellen Dennis)

Democrats on cusp of expanding majorities in WA Legislature
Democrats are on course to grow their majorities in the Washington Legislature but Republicans are positioned to sweep seats in one of the state’s most watched districts. Democrats outnumber Republicans by margins of 58-40 in the House and 29-20 in the Senate. Entering Tuesday, the majority party had designs on capturing Republican-held seats in districts where GOP incumbents retired. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (LSS)

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Axios
Global temperatures likely to exceed key limit for first time
Democratic socialist Shaun Scott wins Seattle legislative race

Capital Press
Skagit tidegate controversy puts thousands of acres of farmland at risk
Editorial: Let them eat mud

Everett Herald
Margin narrows between Muzzall and St. Clair in WA Senate race
Voters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures

News Tribune
Will Pierce County lose firefighters? Early results for contentious fire levy are in
This Pierce County city plans to raise utility rates, property taxes, budget next year

New York Times
Trump Will Return to Power With a More Expansive Agenda
An Emboldened G.O.P. Senate Majority Is Ready to Empower Trump

Puget Sound Business Journal
How Trump’s victory could reshape Fed rate cuts
Seattle tech unicorn Outreach lays off 9% of staff in latest cuts
Challenger leads business-backed incumbent in Seattle council race
Amazon’s headcount in Bellevue will make another jump by year’s end
From taxes to tariffs, here’s how Trump’s victory could affect businesses

Seattle Times
WA bucks national trend and swings further to the left
Initiative 2109: Voters keep WA capital gains tax on state’s richest
Trump’s return could be bad for WA trade and workers, good for tech
Vote totals on WA’s natural gas measure, Initiative 2066, remain tight
WA congressional race too close to call with House majority still in play

Spokesman Review
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown announces revival of city arts department
Spokane economy next year likely to grow at slower pace, but these are still ‘uncertain times’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reacts to Trump’s election, acknowledging national fear but calling for local optimism

Tri-City Herald
1,100 ratify contract with Tri-Cities hospital after strike. Some were the lowest paid

Washington Post
Trump poised to push tax plan with hefty price tag
The Fed preps another rate cut, amid cloudy post-election outlook
What Trump’s victory could mean for oil companies and climate change policy
Oil and Elon Musk may benefit from Trump’s win. Retail and unions, not so much.

WA State Standard
Natural gas measure still on track to pass in Washington
Kuderer wins Washington insurance commissioner race (Kuderer)
Democrats on cusp of expanding majorities in WA Legislature
Democratic incumbents sweep Washington’s down ballot races
Newhouse maintains narrow lead against Trump-backed Sessler
How Washington’s Congressional candidates fared on Tuesday (Randall)
Gluesenkamp Perez keeps lead in key congressional race in Washington
Trump in second administration promises mass deportations, tariffs and spending cuts

Wenatchee World
Bell Canada spends $3.65 billion to acquire Ziply Fiber
East Wenatchee City Council passes homelessness code

Yakima Herald-Republic
Mabton School District to search for new superintendent
‘We’re flying blind:’ Court records outage expected to last through week
Republicans maintain leads in state House and Senate races in 14th and 15th
Newhouse maintains lead over Sessler after more results released Wednesday
Sunnyside school board approves new voting district map. All 5 up for election next year

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Seattle study finds salmon is being mislabeled in restaurants
Results for each of 2024 Washington state ballot initiatives so far
Sound Transit plans on replacing elevators and escalators at downtown Seattle light rail stations
Man harasses victim at Seattle homeless encampment before fatally shooting him, court documents say

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Rally held in Seattle park following election
Thousands of Boeing machinists return to work
Loaded gun discovered near Lacey grade school
Some Boeing machinists back at work after new contract
King County Elections: ‘We still have 300,000 votes to count’
Snohomish County school funding measures appear poised for defeat
82-year-old Edmonds woman accused of hate crime, attack at Trump rally
Washington unemployment rates linked to employee pickiness in job search
Clallam County breaks 40-year streak of voting for winning presidential candidate
‘Confusing verbiage’ may have influenced WA voters on statewide initiatives, expert says

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Initiative 20-04 sees strong voter approval for significant wage increase in Everett
Washington state, Seattle leaders discuss potential response to Trump’s 2nd Term
Boeing machinists return to work, boosting local economies in Everett and Renton
Seattle small businesses see drop-off in customers as Amazon reassigns hundreds of workers

KNKX Public Radio
Emily Randall will represent WA’s 6th congressional district
WA Democrats celebrate Lands Commissioner lead, climate law
Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing — for the 3rd time

KUOW Public Radio
Harris concedes the election but vows to not stop fighting for a better future

KXLY (ABC)
Three of four WA ballot initiatives set to fail despite massive spending
Spokane voters likely pass 0.1% sales tax for public safety improvements
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown announces plan to form new Office of Arts and Culture

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Cascadia Daily News
Results narrowing on natural gas initiative
Trump’s White House return poised to tangle health care safety net
Trump in second administration promises mass deportations, tariffs and spending cuts

Crosscut
Low prices mean a lean year for WA’s commercial salmon fishers
Everett voters likely to boost minimum wage among highest in US

MyNorthwest
Successful construction season ends on I-90
Southwest Washington business owners poisoned air for profit
Big money headed toward Seattle’s transportation infrastructure
Economist: Boeing contract will have big impact on housing in Western Washington

West Seattle Blog
UPDATE: West Seattle’s info session about proposed rezoning
OPENING: With cold nights ahead, West Seattle’s only emergency shelter is about to open

Wednesday, November 6

Democrats notch major wins in Washington state
Democrats were winning up and down the ballot in Washington state in early results from Tuesday’s election, while three Republican-backed ballot measures failed. The initial returns reinforce Washington’s deep-blue reputation at the state level, even as the Associated Press reported that Republicans would retake the U.S. Senate and the White House. In the presidential race, Harris won the state, capturing 58.6% of the first ballot count, compared to 39.1% for Trump. Democrat Bob Ferguson won the governor’s race, per the Associated Press, continuing Democrats’ 40-year winning streak for that office. Continue reading at Axios. (Brendan Lynch)

Bellingham High transgender student suffers potential brain trauma during group assault
Bellingham Police are investigating an attack on a transgender high school student and are pursuing possible assault and hate crime charges against the juveniles involved in the beating, which the suspects recorded and shared on social media. The assault left the 16-year-old victim with facial cuts, swelling and bruises. The student now suffers frequent headaches and memory loss, his mother told The Herald in an interview Tuesday. Continue reading at the Bellingham Herald. (Robert Mittendorf)

Voters reject measure to repeal landmark Washington climate law
Washington voters on Tuesday preserved a controversial climate law that’s generated billions of dollars from polluters to fund the state’s fight against the harmful effects of climate change. The law sets annual emission limits for major emitters, such as oil refiners and utilities, and requires them to buy allowances at state auctions for each metric ton of their air pollution. Over time, the limits are lowered to compel polluters to curb their emissions. The program started on Jan. 1, 2023, and the first emissions allowance auction was held on Feb. 28, 2023. The cap-and-invest program has raised $2.3 billion for the state to date. Those dollars are getting spent on an array of undertakings in the state’s current operating, capital and transportation budgets. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (David Ryder)

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Axios
Democrats notch major wins in Washington state
Measure to repeal Washington’s cap-and-trade system fails

Bellingham Herald
Bellingham High transgender student suffers potential brain trauma during group assault

Capital Press
Snake River steelhead returns highest in seven years
Yakama Nation seeks $40 million from energy developer

Everett Herald
Snohomish County sales tax for public safety trailing
DelBene, Larsen and Schrier on their way to re-election
WA voters strongly rejecting repeal of landmark climate law
Boeing Machinists prepare to go back to work after strike ends
School funding measures failing in Arlington, Lake Stevens and Sultan
‘Unauthorized activity’ knocks out WA, Snohomish County court systems
Voters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures

Kitsap Sun
Washington state AG Bob Ferguson wins governor’s race

News Tribune
Couple poisoned air for profit by illegally modifying trucks in Washington, feds say
Pierce County election chief: ‘It’s disaster preparedness, which is crazy for an election’
It’s a close race for Pierce County Executive between Mello, Chambers. Here’s who’s ahead

Olympian
Couple poisoned air for profit by illegally modifying trucks in Washington, feds say
Gov. Inslee approves huge Horse Heaven wind farm stretching 24 miles south of Tri-Cities

Port Townsend Leader
Quilcene school board could pull two children’s books from library

Puget Sound Business Journal
Everett City Council considers proposals for new AquaSox stadium
The Playbook: Employers should be cautious with AI in hiring process

Seattle Times
Bob Ferguson beats Dave Reichert in WA governor race
New Seattle schools safety, security director eyes changes
Election 2024: 5 takeaways from Washington state results
Nick Brown wins race to be next Washington attorney general
Washington projects $250M funding shortfall for homeless services
Patty Kuderer defeats Phil Fortunato in insurance commissioner race
Washington state election 2024 results and Trump’s win: What to know
WA turns a deeper shade of blue as national results reveal Trump’s strength
Federal court allows religious homelessness nonprofit to hire based on sexuality
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

Spokesman Review
Michael Baumgartner will be Eastern Washington’s next congressman
Measure to protect natural gas usage only statewide initiative to receive support, but still too close to call
Hill, Riccelli win seats to state House, Senate in 3rd District; Republicans sweep races in 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th districts (Riccelli)

Washington Post
House majority remains too close to call
Donald Trump wins presidential election, defeating Harris to retake White House

WA State Standard
Election 2024: Live updates
Republicans take majority control of U.S. Senate
Washington’s capital gains tax survives repeal effort
Upthegrove ahead in Washington lands commissioner race
Democrat Nick Brown wins Washington attorney general race
Voters reject measure to repeal landmark Washington climate law
Reykdal leading Olson in contest to oversee Washington’s public schools

Wenatchee World
Chelan County Veteran Services Office temporarily moving amidst renovations

Yakima Herald-Republic
Late surge in voting for Yakima County, auditor’s office says
Lower Yakima Valley hospital district passing, other local initiatives are not

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Voters rejecting I-2117 in Washington state
Voters rejecting I-2109 in Washington state
Cantwell projected to be reelected to US Senate
Clallam County voted for losing presidential candidate for first time in 40 years
Washington state election results map: County-by-county totals for top 2024 races

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Statewide outage impacts Washington courts
Tacoma sexual assault recovery center breaks ground on new healing center
Boeing’s machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Initial elections results show voters rejecting WA Cares Initiative 2124
SeaTac Municipal Court limits services amid statewide systems outage
Washington voters reject I-2117, uphold landmark Climate Commitment Act
Challenges remain for Boeing as it aims to boost production amid end of strike
Early results show Washington voters rejecting I-2109, keeping capital gains tax intact
New era of labor activism: Boeing strike highlights tensions between workers and corporate

KNKX Public Radio
Republicans will control the U.S. Senate
Here’s what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations.
Bomb threats disrupted what was otherwise relatively smooth voting on Election Day

KUOW Public Radio
The gender gap and abortion took center stage with voters
Democrat Bob Ferguson wins Washington state race for governor
Most states that considered abortion rights amendments approved them
Here’s how minimum wage and paid sick leave measures fared in the election
Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House

KXLY (ABC)
Norris on path to reelection for Kootenai County Sheriff
Gloom, nervousness and joy: What Trump’s victory means for key world regions
Why Trump’s return could spark another bout of inflation and delay interest rate cuts

NW Public Radio
Democrats outraged by ‘horrific’ GOP text messages sent to central Washington Latino voters

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Cascadia Daily News
Preliminary results show incumbents sweeping state legislative races across region (Lovelett, Lekanoff, Ramel, Rule, Timmons)

Crosscut
Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor
Kamala Harris takes Washington’s 12 electoral votes
WA voters want to keep carbon and capital gains taxes
Incumbent Chris Reykdal leads in Washington’s OSPI race
Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads in WA’s 3rd District
Senate: Maria Cantwell takes lead against challenger Raul Garcia
Democrat Nick Brown leads in Washington attorney general race (Manka)
Shaun Scott wins WA’s 43rd Legislative District, Suarez concedes (Chopp)
Democrat Emily Randall leads in WA’s 6th Congressional District (Randall)
Dave Upthegrove leads in WA Commissioner of Public Lands race
Incumbent Dan Newhouse leads in WA’s 4th Congressional District

MyNorthwest
Nick Brown to become Washington’s next attorney general
Reykdal poised to serve third term of superintendent of public instruction
I-2117 goes down: Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge

West Seattle Blog
ELECTION RESULTS: Ballot measures – Seattle Transportation Levy passing, 3 of 4 state initiatives failing

Tuesday, November 5

Washington public college tuition is declining. Here’s why
Public college education in Washington has been getting less costly, in line with a national trend spurred by higher funding, according to a recent report. Average in-state tuition at four-year colleges in Washington, after adjusting for inflation, is now 4.7% lower than it was in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the report published by College Board, a standardized testing organization. For two-year colleges, tuition fell by 7.1%. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Marcus Badgley)

Washington celebrates milestone with 5 million registered voters ahead of Election Day
The Office of the Secretary of State is celebrating a new milestone reached in voter registration. On Monday, the SOS announced that Washington has officially hit the 5 million registered voters mark and a new milestone for the state. The milestone was achieved due to a daily record of 10,059 voters registering on Oct. 28, the deadline for online and mail registration. According to the SOS, voters can still register or update registration information by visiting a voting center by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Ballots must be returned to a county ballot drop box or voting center by 8 p.m. on Election Day or postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 5 if sent by mail. Continue reading at King 5. (Eric Gay)

Gov. Inslee approves plans for WA’s largest wind turbine farm
Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a revised plan to populate the Horse Heaven Hills south of Kennewick with the largest wind turbine farm in Washington. His approval leaves intact more than three-quarters of the originally requested number of turbines. While Inslee gave his approval on Oct. 18, his office and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council confirmed that approval to Cascade PBS on Friday. In September the Site Evaluation Council voted 4 to 3 to approve the recommendation. Opponents of the project have until Dec. 17 to appeal the decision to the state’s courts. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Genna Martin)

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Axios
Boeing union ends strike after contract vote

Capital Press
Half of states support Tacoma port’s petition to Supreme Court

Everett Herald
9K remain without power in Snohomish, Island counties
Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike
Lynnwood light rail is super popular — but there’s a problem
Letter: We must team up against the climate crisis

News Tribune
The conflict over a beloved Pierce County golf course is headed for eminent domain
Psychiatric patient had violent history. Does WA deserve blame for roommate’s killing?
Remains of Navy aviators killed after Growler crash near Mount Rainier to return home
TPD Chief Avery Moore racked up $1K+ bill on work phone during international vacation
Did Point Ruston developer conspire with son to elude creditors? Estate case turns messy
$3.5M to address youth homelessness headed to Pierce County, where shelter options few

New York Times
Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike

Puget Sound Business Journal
Strike over: Boeing workers approve new contract
SBA aims to boost federal small-business spending by billions with new rule

Seattle Times
Boeing Machinists approve new contract, ending strike
Washington public college tuition is declining. Here’s why
WA courts’ online systems down after ‘unauthorized activity’
Washington projects $250M funding shortfall for homeless services
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

Spokesman Review
Bird flu detected in Stevens, Okanogan counties
Longtime federal Judge Justin Quackenbush remembered as ‘true jurist’ with ‘a passion for the law’
Getting There: Spokane Transit Authority looks to improve services in eastern portions of the county

Washington Post
The Fed cut interest rates. But mortgages continue to rise.
These investors have a warning about real estate and climate change. Will anyone listen?

WA State Standard
Boeing machinists approve contract, strike ends
Washington voter turnout is lagging behind four years ago
It’s Election Day. Officials ask for patience in waiting on the results.

Wenatchee World
Colville Tribe receives nearly $112K for drinking water safety, supply
Residents near Wenatchee Planned Parenthood frustrated by daily protests
Chelan County expenses in 2025 budgeted to outpace revenue in preliminary budget

Yakima Herald-Republic
Yakima City Council to hear public input on next year’s budget

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Yes, voter intimidation is illegal
Boeing machinists approve new contract, ending strike
3 injured in shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood
Remains of 2 aviators killed in Navy growler crash returning to Washington this week

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Chinook Pass, Cayuse Pass remain closed for the season
WSDA confirms the first case of avian flu in Stevens County flock
Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry canceled due to extreme weather
More than 9,000 customers without power around Western Washington
University of Washington makes major contribution to local economy, jobs
King County introduces newest rescue boat with high-tech package for enhanced safety
Washington celebrates milestone with 5 million registered voters ahead of Election Day

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
High winds lead to widespread outages in western Washington
59% of Boeing machinists vote to accept company’s latest contract offer, ending strike

KNKX Public Radio
Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike

KUOW Public Radio
Washington voter turnout expected to surpass 80% in 2024 general election
Father of Garfield student killed at school begs witnesses to ‘do the right thing’

KXLY (ABC)
Spokane County Clerk’s Office services modified due to statewide system shutdown
WA National Guard on standby to assist local law enforcement ahead of Election Day

NW Public Radio
How Washington is preventing and detecting voter fraud
Getting out the vote, Northwest tribes say, is an ‘essential part of our civic duty’

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Cascadia Daily News
Statewide court system shutdown impacts county court operations
Confirmed whooping cough cases in Whatcom rose to 11 in October
Opinion: Election anxiety doesn’t need to win — here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

Crosscut
Gov. Inslee approves plans for WA’s largest wind turbine farm

Monday, November 4

WA’s asylum-seeker response arrives months overdue
Washington’s aid network for the thousands of asylum-seekers who have moved to the state in recent years launched Friday after a two-month delay. About $25 million from the state Legislature will be distributed among nonprofits, cities and other entities involved in providing housing, shelter and legal help for people seeking to stay in the U.S. — most of whom are fleeing Venezuela, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)

What happens to Washington ballots after they’re turned in?
So, you turned in your ballot for Tuesday’s election. Now what happens? Before it’s officially counted, a Washington ballot makes multiple stops on the road to acceptance. The state’s elections system is a large operation with thousands of workers and volunteers sorting mail, verifying signatures and counting ballots for weeks surrounding Election Day. As of Friday morning, 43.6% of ballots had been returned and were going through that process. That’s down from 61.4% at this time in the 2020 election, though election officials anticipate this year’s number to jump over the weekend and into early next week. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (Laurel Demkovich)

Visually impaired Washingtonians face unique obstacles to voting
Of 1.4 million registered voters in Washington, about half wait until Election Day, or the days before, to cast their ballots in person, according to Julie Wise, King County Director of Elections. Those with disabilities, including those with seeing and hearing impairments, are often among this group, as accessible early voting can be difficult. King County Elections offers a couple accessible voting options. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Erin Hooley)