politics
Gaps narrow in Seattle City Council races, Strauss flips to lead
On Thursday, incumbents Morales and Lewis gained ground in an election that will shape the city’s approach to policing, drugs and homelessness.
On Thursday, incumbents Morales and Lewis gained ground in an election that will shape the city’s approach to policing, drugs and homelessness.
The election generated nearly $2M in donations as Woodward looks to win a second term, a feat only done twice in the past four decades.
Check here as ballots are counted for races in Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima and King County.
Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats.
The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them.