WALLA WALLA -- About 3,500 additional ballots counted Friday changed the numbers a little but not the results in Tuesday's elections in Walla Walla County.

OLYMPIA -- The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Initiative 747, a Tim Eyman property-tax limit, is unconstitutional, leading Gov. Chris Gregoire to ask for a voluntary statewide moratorium on increasing property taxes until the issue is taken up in the next legislative session.

Changes could be in store for the Kennewick School Board as two incumbents were trailing challengers Tuesday night in preliminary election results. A third board member appeared to be keeping his seat.

Nearly two-thirds of voters in the Kennewick Hospital District whose ballots were counted Tuesday said no to a controversial 42-cent operations levy intended to support construction of a new hospital in the Southridge area.

A Pasco councilwoman appeared headed to re-election Tuesday, while the bid of a fellow longtime councilman to keep his seat was in jeopardy.

Kennewick residents overwhelmingly supported three incumbents for re-election Tuesday.

OLYMPIA -- Washington voters on Tuesday were approving Tim Eyman's latest anti-tax initiative and siding with trial lawyers in their ballot box battle with the insurance industry, but were stunningly rejecting a measure allowing school levies to be approved by a simple majority vote.

Benton City elected a new mayor and three new council members Tuesday in an election many hope will cleanse the rural town of its tumultuous past.

Franklin County's no man's land might have to get a new nickname.

Franklin County

Benton County voters appear to have rejected a sales tax to help fight crime and rehabilitate offenders.

PROSSER -- Prosser residents have selected Paul Warden as the city's next mayor.

The Richland City Council will look pretty much the same come January, preliminary election results indicate.

Many issues have been raised and heated words traded in the battle over the proposed Kennewick hospital levy, but it boils down to one question: Are voters willing to pay?

BENTON CITY -- Two candidates who share a last name but are no relation say they want to help reunite their town in their bid for Benton City Council position 5.

A Hanford High School student is challenging the incumbent for position 6 on the West Richland City Council.

WALLA WALLA -- Two incumbents and a former councilman are facing three newcomers for seats on the Walla Walla City Council in the Nov. 6 election.

DAYTON -- Incumbent Mayor Bill Graham and Mayor Pro Tem Craig George are squaring off for the Dayton mayor's seat in this month's election.

Two Kennewick Irrigation District board positions are up for re-election in December.

There are a lot of similarities between David Rose, the incumbent running for Richland City Council Position 4, and challenger Kent Madsen.

The two candidates for the Franklin Fire District 4 commission have served as volunteer firefighters and both say they want to have a hand in directing the department.

The Nov. 6 election won't involve choosing a governor, but auditors across the state say the balloting processes would be up to the job even if it were.

OTHELLO -- Adams County voters can pick candidates from six contested races.

John Ball faces Brian Berghout in the Nov. 6 election for the open Position 2 seat on the Mattawa City Council.

Voters in West Richland and surrounding county areas are being asked to support continuing a tax levy for Benton Fire District 4.

One Richland City Council race could be a litmus test for how citizens want to see the city developed.

In the two races for Pasco City Council, the incumbents and their challengers are split in how they feel about the decision-making processes at city hall.

Three Kennewick School Board incumbents are facing off in the Nov. 6 election against a trio of challengers who are running on the idea that it's time for a change.

CONNELL -- A former Connell city councilman is challenging an incumbent for a spot on the council.

County auditors across Washington are offering election expos this week, hoping to promote public and legislator confidence in elections.

Voters in West Richland and surrounding county areas are being asked to support continuing a tax levy for Benton Fire District 4.

OLYMPIA -- Supporters of a ballot measure to amend the state's constitution and allow school levies to be approved by a simple majority vote are courting the most reluctant of eligible bachelors -- the apathetic voter.

There's something that bothers Lori Hayles about the sign hanging on her farm with emergency phone numbers posted for the benefit of the workers.

A longtime construction industry worker is trying to unseat the Kennewick Public Hospital District's longest-serving commissioner as the board is looking for an upgrade with a new, larger facility.

Touchet School District voters will pick two school board members Nov. 6.

PROSSER -- Residents will choose between a retired project manager and a maintenance supervisor to fill a city council position.

MOSES LAKE -- Two longtime school board members in Moses Lake and Warden are defending their seats in Grant County races marked by growth or bond failure.

PROSSER -- The possibility of rising water rates and the need for a water supply system for north Prosser are two issues facing candidates for Prosser City Council position four.

ISSAQUAH -- Republican Dino Rossi launched his second gubernatorial campaign Thursday and urged supporters to "do a little bit more than last time" in his rematch with Gov. Chris Gregoire.

Both candidates for one West Richland City Council race rank economic development at the top of their list of issues facing the city, but their approaches vary as much as their personalities.

Four well-known local leaders are running unopposed for seats on the Grandview City Council and two incumbents are being challenged in the Nov. 6 election.

The two candidates for the Port of Kahlotus commission say they want to do something for their community.

BENTON CITY -- Growth is a major issue for three candidates seeking to fill Position 1 on the Benton City Council.

PLYMOUTH -- A Plymouth-based electrician is challenging longtime incumbent Judy Lear to be Position 2, District 3 commissioner on the Plymouth Water District.

Old guard or new blood?

BENTON CITY -- Benton City residents will have to choose between a retired law enforcement officer and a plant geneticist to help fill out its city council roster.

The battle over a proposed hospital tax heated up Wednesday as both opponents and proponents claimed they're winning the hearts and minds of voters.

Here's a recap of the Herald editorial board's positions on this year's ballot measures and candidates.

By the Herald editorial staff

Richland School Board candidates will get another chance to field questions from the public tonight thanks to a high school student.