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What's on the ballot? Your guide to Tuesday's US elections
Voters are electing two governors, some big-city mayors and one member of Congress in an election dominated by local and state races.A rundown of the top races on Tuesday's ballot:TWO GOVERNORS
Idaho candidates talk transparency in buildup to 2018
Idaho's 30-year-old ethics laws are once again facing scrutiny as candidates prepare for the 2018 election season.
Former Washington Gov. Mike Lowry dies at age 78
Former Washington Gov. Mike Lowry has died.
Gov. Inslee lowers bar to clear prostitution convictions
Gov. Jay Inslee has approved a bill that would allow victims of sex trafficking to be cleared of a prostitution conviction even if they've committed other crimes as a result of being trafficked.
Lawmakers push to allow medical marijuana in schools
Washington state lawmakers are considering joining three other states to allow students to use marijuana in school for medical purposes.
House budget proposal seeks $3 billion in new revenue
House Democrats have released a two-year budget plan that proposes $3 billion in additional revenue - including a tax increase on some businesses and a new capital gains tax - to address a court mandate to increase state spending on basic education.
Bills aim to aid job seekers with criminal history
Washington state lawmakers are considering measures that would "ban the box," which means certain employers would not be allowed to force an applicant to check a box if they have a criminal history until after the person is determined to be otherwise qualified for the job.
Vapor products, e-cigarettes could be taxed under new bill
Measures to tax vapor, e-cigarettes and other nicotine products are being considered by lawmakers in Washington state.
Idaho official: DHS may have tried to hack elections site
The Idaho Secretary of State says a federal agency may have tried to hack the state's election website around the date of the presidential election without notifying Idaho officials in advance.
Lawmakers, racing commission divided on saving industry
Officials with the Idaho Racing Commission say they'll run out of money by 2018, leaving them unable to regulate the state's horse racing industry unless lawmakers help funnel funds their way.
First public hearing on use of deadly force legislation
In Washington state, police can use deadly force whenever a person poses a serious physical threat to an officer and others as long as law enforcement acts without malice and with a good faith.
4 Washington electors to be fined $1,000 for their vote
The secretary of state's office says that four electors who cast their vote for someone other than Democrat Hillary Clinton will each be fined $1,000 next week.
