Election 2016

The biggest questions about Donald Trump’s plan for America

The biggest questions about Donald Trump’s plan for America

Donald Trump has made clear the broad sweeps of… Continue reading

The biggest questions about Donald Trump’s plan for America
Trump election foments dread in the intelligence community

Trump election foments dread in the intelligence community

At some point Wednesday, a sober team of analysts… Continue reading

Trump election foments dread in the intelligence community
Obamacare’s future in critical condition with Trump’s victory

Obamacare’s future in critical condition with Trump’s victory

ELECTION 2016: RESULTS • STORIES • DATA DASHBOARD By Amy Goldstein The Washington Post For the past six years, no law has served as a… Continue reading

Obamacare’s future in critical condition with Trump’s victory
Why Trump won — and why the media missed it

Why Trump won — and why the media missed it

By James Hohmann The Washington Post The big idea: President-elect Donald Trump was right all along. He had a silent majority. The media, the pollsters… Continue reading

Why Trump won — and why the media missed it
Putin wonders if Trump win might be too good to be true

Putin wonders if Trump win might be too good to be true

By Henry Meyer Bloomberg It didn’t take long for Russia to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump. Lawmakers burst into applause when Trump’s… Continue reading

Putin wonders if Trump win might be too good to be true
Cyrus Habib elected state’s next lieutenant governor

Cyrus Habib elected state’s next lieutenant governor

Democratic state Sen. Cyrus Habib has been elected as Washington state’s next lieutenant governor. Habib, of Bellevue, will replace current Lt.… Continue reading

Cyrus Habib elected state’s next lieutenant governor
Trump victory reverses U.S. energy, environmental priorities
Trump victory reverses U.S. energy, environmental priorities
Celebrities express dismay, hope at Donald Trump’s victory

Celebrities express dismay, hope at Donald Trump’s victory

Donald Trump’s election stunned many, including celebrities who overwhelmingly supported Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Here’s how some of them reacted… Continue reading

Celebrities express dismay, hope at Donald Trump’s victory
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheer as they watch election returns during an election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheer as they watch election returns during an election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
Market turmoil eases as investors weigh Trump’s plans

Market turmoil eases as investors weigh Trump’s plans

ELECTION 2016: RESULTS • STORIES • DATA DASHBOARD By Stephen Kirkland and Rita Nazareth Bloomberg News Turbulence in financial markets calmed after a knee-jerk selloff… Continue reading

Market turmoil eases as investors weigh Trump’s plans
Republicans keep Senate control as Democrats fall short

Republicans keep Senate control as Democrats fall short

Republicans held onto their slim Senate majority,… Continue reading

Republicans keep Senate control as Democrats fall short
Latest developments in presidential election

Latest developments in presidential election

The latest on the 2016 presidential election. (All times EST):… Continue reading

Latest developments in presidential election
Cindy Larsen (left) and Rico Tessandore

Larsen leading in Snohomish County Superior Court race

A deputy prosecutor was leading the race Tuesday to become the newest judge on the… Continue reading

Cindy Larsen (left) and Rico Tessandore

Mill Creek on track to pass emergency services levy

The city of Mill Creek’s second attempt this year to renew and increase its… Continue reading

Lynnwood on path to increase taxes for road projects

A proposed sales tax increase to support Lynnwood road projects appeared to be passing in… Continue reading

Gordon Sibley (left) and Tanya Olson

Olson leading Sibley in PUD commissioner race

Snohomish County Public Utility District Commissioner Toni Olson was leading challenger Gordy Sibley in early… Continue reading

Gordon Sibley (left) and Tanya Olson
Legislature: Lovick leads in House race crucial for Dems

Legislature: Lovick leads in House race crucial for Dems

Democratic Rep. John Lovick led Republican Janice Huxford Tuesday in a fiercely fought legislative race… Continue reading

Legislature: Lovick leads in House race crucial for Dems

Bothell on way to banning fireworks

It looks as if fireworks may be on the way out. Ballots counted Wednesday showed… Continue reading

Early results show Snohomish strong-mayor proposal failing

Snohomish’s strong-mayor proposition was failing Tuesday and its advisory measure on a potential fireworks ban… Continue reading

Most charter review amendments in county passing

Ballot measures to amend the charters of Snohomish County and the city of Everett were… Continue reading