The latest political news and election updates in Tri-Cities, Washington, and beyond.
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Central Washington Rep. Newhouse Sponsors Fentanyl Bill
The Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act would permanently make all fentanyl-related drugs categorized as Schedule I drugs to help law enforcement keep them out of neighborhoods.
A New Comet is Now Visible in Washington State
January could prove to be a sky-watcher's treat as NASA has announced that a newly discovered comet will soon be visible in the early morning sky across Washington state.
Richland City Council to Interview Four Candidates for Vacancy
The Richland City Council plan to interview four applicants for the recently vacated City Council number 7 position.
Newsradio 610 KONA Election Center: See Results Here
(Olympia, WA) -- The following are unofficial results from the November 8, 2022 Midterm Election
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U.S. Senator
Patty Murray
(Prefers Democratic Party)
951,877
57.48%
Tiffany Smiley
(Prefers Republican Party)
700,934
42...
Why Bother Voting?
Depending on where you live in Washington State, you might think your voice doesn't matter
Election Officials Expect Rush Of Ballots Today
(Seattle, WA) -- Election officials in Washington state expect a lot of ballots to be turned in at the last minute today for the midterms. On Monday, nearly 39-percent of ballots had been returned, which is low for a mid-term election. Voters are d...
Believe It or Not.....Slavery Is Still Legal in Parts of the US.
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution (which was passed by Congress before Lincoln's assassination in 1865 but ratified after) would abolish slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States except............
WA Election Officials Plan Voter Trust Campaign
(Seattle, WA) -- Election officials in Washington are assuring voters that the election system is secure. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke this morning at a round table on election security. He discussed baseless and unproven claims of voter fraud from the 2020 election as a reason why misinformation has been prevalent during this year's primary cycle. They also believe...
Murray to Debate Smiley in October
(Spokane, WA) -- US Senator Patti Murray will debate her Republican challenger next month in Spokane. Both Murray and Tiffany Smiley will face off Sunday, October 23rd at Gonzaga University. It will be held at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center...
Kent Pulls Ahead Of Herrera Beutler
(Vancouver, WA) -- Former President Trump's endorsed candidate Joe Kent has pulled ahead of U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler in the primary race for the second position in Washington state's 3rd Congressional District. Kent now leads Herrera Beutler by 813 votes...