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Inslee leads governor race in primary, Culp tops GOP contenders

Jay Inslee, left, and Loren Culp, right. (Courtesy of the campaigns / )
Jay Inslee, left, and Loren Culp, right. (Courtesy of the campaigns)

Gov. Jay Inslee sailed through the Aug. 4 primary with 52% of the vote count Tuesday, while Republican police Chief Loren Culp was in second place, with 17%.

Election 2020

Christine Eaton, an official observer (center) watches as ballots are opened in King County Elections HQ on primary day, Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She said that she is vey reassured in the accuracy of mail in voting after watching what happens with the ballots. She also said that she is going to be the first person to sign up to be an observer for the November election. 43%, or 590,000 ballots are predicted to be turned in. In November, they are expecting from 1.1 – 1.2 million ballots cast in the general election. 214665
Danny Westneat

Not much of a blue wave, but primary results show Washington is getting more polarized

With the Capitol shut down and nearly deserted during the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Inslee along with a handful of his staff are still working here, Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Olympia. Inslee also works from the Governor’s Mansion. 213677
State Legislature

A handful of incumbents trailing narrowly in primary results state Legislature

Washington secretary of state race: Kim Wyman, left, and Gael Tarleton
Secretary of State

Kim Wyman leads primary results for Washington secretary of state

10th congressional district candidates Marilyn Strickland, Beth Doglio and Kristine Reeves
U.S. Congress

Marilyn Strickland leads in 10th District contest, all incumbents lead in other congressional races

Registered voter Keegan McElligott drops his ballot at the mobile voting center set up by King County Elections at the CenturyLink Field Events Center Monday. King County Elections opened a mobile voting center at the CenturyLink Field Events Center where residents could register, vote, or do both. Photographed Monday, August 3, 2020.
Local News

Washington state primary election: How the day unfolded, plus results of key races

The lowdown on turnout; interviews with voters; and initial vote counts for the Aug. 4, 2020, primary in Washington.  VIEW Updated

Police officers wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus, stand guard in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) LJM101
Health

Coronavirus daily news updates, Aug. 4: What to know today about COVID-19

Throughout Tuesday, on this page, we’ll post Seattle Times journalists’ updates on the outbreak and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world.

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Brenda Medero, a medical assistant supervisor, reaches inside a car to give a COVID-19 test to the driver at Sea Mar Community Health Center located at 31405 18th Ave. S. in Federal Way Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The testing site, where both walk-in and drive-though testing happens, is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4:00 p.m. For an appointment, call 253-681-6600. COVID has hit south King County harder than the rest of the region. Approximately 15% of the people test positive. 214626
FYI Guy

COVID-19 positivity rates drop in King County, but hot spots to south still burn brightly

Wildflowers bloom at Mount Rainier National Park Saturday July 28, 2018. –
Environment

President Trump signs bill permanently funding Land and Water Conservation Fund

Defensive lineman Dallas Hobbs. Washington State opened its fall campaign with a practice at Sacajawea Junior High School in Lewiston, Idaho, Saturday, August 4, 2018. 207265
Larry Stone

Like it or not, the athlete-empowerment movement in college sports is rightfully gaining steam

Editorial

Seattle Times editorial board endorsements: 2020 primary election on Aug. 4

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Local News & Politics

Tuesday, August 8, 2020 A procession of Police and Fire departments winds it’s way down NE Bothell Way in honor of Bothell Police Officer Jonathan Shoop who was killed in the line of duty. Residents lined the street holding American flags, saluting, taking photos and remaining quiet during the solemn procession. 214674

Memorial service for Bothell Police officer Jonathan Shoop  VIEW

Featured Columnist

Not much of a blue wave, but primary results show Washington is getting more polarized

Education Lab

Here we go again: King County schools announce intentions to go online-only come fall

CDC calls for reopening schools, departing from earlier assessment of risks

Washington AG Ferguson sues U.S. Education Department over CARES Act funding

WSU, Seattle U. to teach almost all classes remotely this fall

Teaching changed almost instantly due to COVID-19. How long will it take to revolutionize equity in education?

Business & Tech

A City of Hialeah employee stacks eggs carton during a drive-thru food distribution at the Goodlet Park in Hialeah, Fla., as the coronavirus pandemic continues on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The City of Hialeah in partnership with Feeding South Florida organized the drive-thru food distribution. Food is distributed first-come, first-served while supplies last. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

For the unemployed, rising grocery prices stretch budgets even more

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Nation & World

Shoppers walk past signs requiring face masks at the Jimmy John’s restaurant in downtown St. Joseph, Mich., Thursday, July 30, 2020. Area businesses are requiring visitors to wear face masks when entering stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Don Campbell/The Herald-Palladium via AP) MIBEN102 MIBEN102

‘Too many are selfish’: US nears 5 million virus cases  VIEW

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Times Watchdog

Radiological Control Technicians are checking the dose rate in the room after separation of the glovebox which is set aside awaiting the separation of additional gloveboxes in the room before being removed. After months of planning and preparation, CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC) workers finished safely separating three gloveboxes for removal from Hanfordís Plutonium Finishing Plant (PFP). As of April, 183 of 238 glove boxes had been removed from the facility at the Hanford Site. These 7,500-pound gloveboxes were challenging to manage due to a combination of their large size and unusual configuration. The highly-contaminated gloveboxes were once used to handle materials from the plutonium recovery process. Photo date: 05.01.2013

Sen. Murray, Rep. Smith seek expanded benefits for Hanford workers provided faulty respirators

Food & Drink

Set a calendar reminder for Mondays at 11:55 a.m. to make sure you can grab these bagels, baked by Roan Hartzog at Mt. Bagel and available for pick-up or delivery.

Three intriguing Seattle pop-ups to try

Pacific NW Magazine

One of several peonies growing in Joanne White’s Redmond area garden. Photographed on June 6, 2020. 213208

A Redmond gardener finds peace, hope and focus in the life-affirming evolution of her landscape

Editorials & Opinion

Stakes are high for remote K-12, fall edition | Editorial

Featured Columnist

Will the Tea Party live again?

Horsey Cartoon

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Sports

Evan White screams into his helmet after grounding out to second to end the 8th inning. The Los Angeles Angels played the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA. 214670

Mariners pitching takes a quick beating thanks to Los Angeles’ Pujols, Trout

Featured Columnist

Like it or not, the athlete-empowerment movement in college sports is rightfully gaining steam

Arts & Life

Sisters Camille Myers, 7, (l) and Lainey Myers, 10, from North Bend pick blueberries at Bybee Farms in North Bend Wednesday, July 22, 2020. They were there with their mother Jess (at center) and pick the berries for smoothies, pies, crisps, to be served over ice cream and just eaten fresh. They come back to the farm several times over the season and then freeze them so they can live off of them all year long. The girls said they prefer picking blueberries over strawberries because you don’t have to bend over the whole time. The farm is one of the many places close to Seattle where you can drive less than an hour and go pick berries this summer. The picturesque farm is at the foot of Mt Si and is open for blueberry picking seven days a week from 9am-8pm. Hours may vary later in the season. Please check their website at bybee-farms.com/index2.html. 214555

Need socially distant summer activity ideas? Wander flower fields or pick berries at these Seattle-area ‘U-Pick’ farms

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Photography

Clouds pass in front of Sunday night’s nearly full moon as it rises behind the Cascade Mountains in this view from Lake Forest Park. August’s 100% full moon, happening Monday night (Aug. 3), is named a Sturgeon Moon after North America’s largest fish, the lake sturgeon. The moonrise is visible rising in the southeast. LO LO LO Photographed on August 2, 2020. 214667
Local News

Photo: A nearly full moon rises over the Cascades

Ahjeawnna Sterling (CQ), captain of the Washington Diamonds Drill Team & Drumline, gets help with her ostrich feather headdress before the Ujoma Fest parade leaves 23rd and Union for Jimi Hendrix Park. REF to more photos online 2020 Parade March & Day of Unity for Black Lives – LO Linesonly Saturday Aug 1, 2020 214652
Local News

Photos: Umoja Fest parade dances and trots through Seattle’s Central District  VIEW

Three girls jump off the dock at Green Lake Friday, July 31, 2020. The diving boards are gone but people are still jumping into the lake from the dock. Temperatures are predicted to be in the high 70’s or low 80’s for the next several days. 214656 214656
Local News

Photo: Making a splash at Green Lake

Along the first base side, Mariners employee Emily Wright, puts out some of the thousands of cardboard fan cutouts for what the Mariners are calling “Seat Fleet” at T-Mobile Park, Monday, July 27, 2020 ahead of Friday’s Mariners home opener. Fans can take their own photo and send in any time during the season for $30, and according to the Mariners website: “…the Mariners will donate a portion of every purchase to non-profit organizations supporting COVID-related relief efforts in our communities. What’s more? If your cutout “catches” a foul ball during a game, we’ll mail you the baseball!” According to Rebecca Hale of the Mariners, 5000 fans have already participated in the program. 214588
Mariners

Take my cardboard image out to the ballpark  VIEW