Feb. 24, 2026
Whitman County Voters Approve Nearly All Local Levies in Special Election
Only the Garfield pool levy failed, losing by a single vote
Feb. 20, 2026
Suspicious Ballot Envelope Stops Benton County Vote Count
Authorities find no explosives, just trash and unrelated documents inside the envelope.
Feb. 16, 2026
Kittitas County Sheriff to Retire After 7 Years in Office
Clay Myers announces he will not seek re-election, opening the position for the November 2026 vote.
Feb. 14, 2026
Whitman County Coroner Endorses Chief Deputy for Post
Annie Pillers will not seek re-election, backs Cassie Richardson to succeed her
Feb. 12, 2026
Washington House Passes Bill to Tighten Rules on Voter Registration Challenges
Legislation aims to reduce challenges that can intimidate voters, especially new registrants
Feb. 12, 2026
Whitman County Judge John Hart Announces Re-Election Bid
Hart touts new programs and statewide judiciary roles in campaign announcement.
Feb. 12, 2026
WA Bill Adds New Hurdles for Challenging Voter Registrations
Legislation aims to reduce 'frivolous or baseless' challenges, but critics say it will 'chill' efforts to maintain election integrity.
Feb. 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl Win Offers Midterm Election Insights
The Seahawks' championship roster provides a blueprint for the 2026 elections, experts say.
Feb. 9, 2026
Whitman County Voters to Decide Small Taxing District Levies
About a dozen measures, mostly school district levies, on the ballot for Tuesday's special election
Feb. 9, 2026
Japan's Takaichi Wins Landslide Victory, Thailand's Anutin Claims Election Win
Global news roundup also includes Hong Kong court sentencing, New Zealand mosque shooter appeal, and Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory.
