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11/14/2025

Data from the Washington Secretary of State’s office shows a big bump in turnout on Election Day.

Voter turnout increased sharply from 20% the day before the election to more than 39% as of the latest numbers. It's now right on par with turnout from the 2021 General Election.

Across the state, people 65 and over had the highest turnout of any age group.

In King County, voter turnout was more than 45%. And Seattle was at almost 56%.

In Pierce County, voter turnout was near 34%.

11/14/2025

Skagit County author's debut book imagines life around 19th century missions

Amy Muia’s book A Desert Between Two Seas: A Novel in Stories follows characters living in Spanish missions in Baja California, Mexico in the 1800s. It won the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction.

11/14/2025

Katie Wilson is new to elected office, but she’s spent years as an activist advocating for progressive policies. As mayor, Wilson said she plans to push for social housing, universal childcare and mass transit.

Progressive candidate Katie Wilson has won one of the closest mayoral races in Seattle's history. Both candidates said Thursday that it’s time for the city to come together.

11/14/2025

'Naked Truth' reveals acoustic side of bluesman Tinsley Ellis

Veteran blues musician Tinsley Ellis takes on new territory and strips down, delving into the acoustic blues traditions of Delta legends like Son House and Skip James.

11/13/2025

Historic tall ship takes Seattle sail trainees on UN climate mission

The Statsraad Lehmkuhl is circumnavigating the globe to raise awareness of the ocean’s role in our future as the climate changes. The world-renowned ship recently docked in Seattle.

11/13/2025

Hit the jazz scene from home with these 10 worthwhile documentaries

It's the perfect time of year to cozy up and dive into one of these 10 critically-acclaimed jazz documentaries.

11/13/2025

Give to what you love now through November 21! Give Local South Puget Sound is an annual online giving campaign that promotes community generosity and collaboration of nonprofits. Sponsored by KNKX! Learn more:

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11/13/2025

The House voted to fund the government through the end of January, bringing the country one step closer to ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks. The bill now goes to President Trump for his signature.

11/13/2025

Katie Wilson all but certain to become Seattle's next mayor

Progressive candidate Katie Wilson's lead has grown since she first overtook incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell earlier this week. As of Wednesday she is leading by .7 percentage points.

11/13/2025

Everett barista claims Starbucks violated city’s new labor law

A former barista in Everett is suing Starbucks for allegedly violating a new city law that requires employers to offer more hours to existing part-time workers before hiring new ones.

11/12/2025

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports -- including SeaTac -- with cuts still ramping up to 10% of flights by Friday.

Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up.