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The latest news, stories and more from in and around the Seattle and Tacoma region.
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Washington Democrats notched a historic milestone this election, flipping enough seats in the state House of Representatives to achieve a supermajority in that chamber.
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Several high-profile reform measures across Western Washington were decided on Election Day in a handful of cities and counties governed by a written charter.
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Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown celebrated the massive win against the national grocer for its role in driving the opioid epidemic.
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At least one progressive advocacy group is exploring legal action over a ballot measure set to pass in Washington state to ban transgender girls from girls’ school sports.
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After two terms in the U.S. House minority, the Southwest Washington Democrat will have her first opportunity to legislate in the majority.
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Voters in Pierce County weighed in on two county charter amendments that concern the sheriff's department. Early results show both initiatives failing.
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Washington Democrats were leading in a number of races in both the state House and Senate on Tuesday night.
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A statewide ban on transgender girls competing in girls’ school sports has passed with over 56% of the vote, according to The Associated Press.
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Tacoma voters have come out in favor of the Safe Homes For All initiative, which would require the city to investigate complaints about landlords.
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All but one of the five state Supreme Court candidates backed by Democrats led their races handily after the initial vote count in an election that will transform the court.
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The Southwest Washington Democrat is on track to keep her seat amid a nationwide blue tsunami.
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From Tacoma tenants' rights to transit in Pierce County, we have initial results and context on some of the hottest races in the region.