Washington’s 2026 primary ends Aug. 4. Completed ballots must be deposited in an official drop box by 8 p.m., and voters registering or updating registration that day must do so in person.
Washington’s June 26 revenue forecast lowered projected economic revenue by nearly $1 billion from February, adding to the expected challenge of building the state’s 2027–29 budget.
Washington’s Office of Independent Investigations is continuing its investigation into a fatal April 28 use-of-deadly-force incident in Olympia involving the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
Spokane County says 804 voters in Precinct 6065 received ballots that omitted the proposed West Plains Aquifer Protection District measure. The county said it will mail supplemental ballots and instruct voters to return both ballots.
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the response and information released after a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is interim chief.