Elections

Voters approve gay partnership rights measure

OLYMPIA - Washington voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, expanding rights for domestic partners and marking the first time any state's voters have approved an equality measure for homosexuals at the ballot box.

Expect to see Eyman return from I-1033 loss

Initiative promoter Tim Eyman';s solid loss on an anti-tax measure - a topic that's delivered his biggest successes over the years - is sure to ignite another round of political obituaries for the state's top ballot-box activist.

R-71 gains wider lead, but foes not ready to concede

Ballot counts Wednesday showed Washington's same-sex partnership law passing with twice the margin of victory it had on election night, and one key leader in the movement declared victory.

Olympia Council race leads narrow

OLYMPIA - City Council candidate Jeannine Roe's lead over incumbent Joan Machlis narrowed from 83 to 55 votes in Wednesday's count, setting the stage for a possible recount.

Constantine wins in King County

County Council Chairman Dow Constantine won Tuesday over former TV news anchor Susan Hutchison in the race for King County executive.