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- 1Rejected ballots rise in Skagit County, post office questioned▼Increase in rejected ballots in Skagit County raises questions for post office
Skagit County, Washington, has reported an increase in mail-in ballots rejected ahead of an election, and county officials are raising questions about the role of the US Postal Service in the trend. Rejected ballots can disenfranchise voters, and local election offices typically urge voters to check signature and postmark requirements. The issue has drawn attention to how reliably the postal service is delivering ballots on time.
- 2Missing Pierce County woman found dead; ex-partner charged▼Missing Pierce County woman found dead; former partner charged with murder
A woman reported missing in Pierce County, Washington, has been found dead, and authorities have charged her former partner with murder. The Seattle Times reports the arrest and charge as the case moves forward. Details about the woman's identity, the circumstances of her death, and the timeline have not been provided in the coverage available.