Sammamish, WA news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Sammamish, WA on Friday, October 23, 2026: DOJ monitors arrive; ballots recovered from dumpster. Also: U.S. Department of Justice sending election monitors to King County for the general election; Several Washington counties accepting Governor's offer of unarmed National Guard support for election security. Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool today in Sammamish with highs near 53°F and rain holding off.

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U.S. Department of Justice sending election monitors to King County for the general election.Washington State Standard · Oct 23, 3:05 PM · Around

News & local government

Several Washington counties accepting Governor's offer of unarmed National Guard support for election security.KING5.com · Oct 23, 5:14 PM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Nearly 100 undelivered ballots recovered from a dumpster at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle; King County working to reissue them.My Ballard · Oct 23, 10:56 AM · Around

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