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Seattle mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan applauds supporters as she takes to the stage at an election night party Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Seattle. Voters were picking a female mayor of the Northwest's largest city for the first time in 90 years, choosing between former U.S. attorney Durkan and community activist Cary Moon. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Latest: Seattle mayor-elect promises progress

Associated Press

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Zach Brown celebrates a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) ** FILE **

Redskins starting to resemble a healthy football team midway through season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson (23) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. With quarterback Carson Palmer out with a broken arm, Arizona is leaning on Peterson even more. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Seahawks seem to love the desert, look for another win there

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Seattle mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan applauds supporters as she takes to the stage at an election night party Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Seattle. Voters were picking a female mayor of the Northwest's largest city for the first time in 90 years, choosing between former U.S. attorney Durkan and community activist Cary Moon. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle elects first woman mayor in nearly a century

By LISA BAUMANN - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson celebrates in the first half of an NFL football game after score his second touchdown against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Finally healthy, Richardson becoming what Seahawks hoped

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

In this Oct. 24, 2017, photo, Seattle mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan answers a question during a televised debate in Seattle. Seattle voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7, will elect a woman mayor for the second time. Voters are choosing between urban planner Cary Moon or former U.S. Attorney Durkan to lead a city dealing with the benefits and problems of an economy booming for some more than others as e-commerce giant Amazon expands. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Latest: Durkan takes early lead in Seattle mayor race

Associated Press

In this Oct. 24, 2017, photo, Seattle mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan answers a question during a televised debate in Seattle. Seattle voters on Tuesday, Nov. 7, will elect a woman mayor for the second time. Voters are choosing between urban planner Cary Moon or former U.S. Attorney Durkan to lead a city dealing with the benefits and problems of an economy booming for some more than others as e-commerce giant Amazon expands. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Durkan takes strong early lead in Seattle mayor race

By LISA BAUMANN - Associated Press

Moi Williams, 59, poses for a photo Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Los Angeles. Williams, who has been homeless for four years, said he is comfortable sleeping on the street. &quot;I'm not bothering nobody. I'm not being bothered.&quot; The homeless are easy to pass by on the street. It's harder when you look into their eyes. Their gazes hint at lost promise or a glimmer of hope. Some are sad, some placid, others haunting. Behind each person is a story that however vague offers some glimpse into their lives. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Eyes of the homeless reveal stories of heartache, hope

By JAE HONG and BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

Man convicted of luring girls, women into prostitution

Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley (20) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson (33) while rushing in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) **FILE**

Washington banged-up, but still showing toughness, character

By Deron Snyder

In this Oct. 12, 2017 photo, Paige Clem sits in the car she lives in along with her husband and three dogs outside a church where free food was being distributed in Everett, Wash. Clem, who said she has battled drug addiction in the past but was now clean, said having enough money just to run the heat in her car and move it when required, was a daily challenge. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Growing homeless camps contrast with West Coast tech wealth

By GILLIAN FLACCUS and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

Washington voters set to vote on hundreds of races

Associated Press

In this Oct. 30, 2017 photo, Dave Chung, who says he has been homeless for five years on the streets of California and Washington state, eats a meal before bedding down in a bus shelter in view of the Space Needle in Seattle. Chung says he has been offered shelter many times, but chooses to remain outside due to the living conditions in homeless shelters and conflicts he has with other people. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Amid booming economy, homelessness soars on US West Coast

By GILLIAN FLACCUS and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. After being tormented by Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott, the Redskins' bruised and battered defense faces another test from a mobile quarterback against the Seahawks' Russell Wilson. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) **FILE**

Jamison Crowder out, plus other things to watch for Sunday

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Brian Quick makes a catch ahead of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Justin Coleman in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Seattle. The Redskins won 17-14. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Washington shows its resolve by toppling Seahawks on road

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins free safety DeAngelo Hall (23) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Seattle. Washington won 17-14. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Penalties, missed chances leave Seahawks kicking themselves

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, scrambles away from a tackle attempt by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) ** FILE **

Cousins comes through late as Washington stuns Seattle 17-14

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins passes under pressure from Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Kirk Cousins finds just enough time to boost Redskins to 17-14 win over Seahawks

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Seattle dog on the loose in Kansas for 3 months, returned

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 28, 2017, a City of Seattle Democracy Voucher belonging to the wife of Mark Elster rests on a table, in Seattle. Elster is a plaintiff in a new lawsuit challenging Seattle's first-in-the-nation voucher system for publicly financing political campaigns. A judge has upheld Seattle's voucher system as constitutional. In a decision late Thursday, Nov. 2 King County Superior Court Judge Beth Andrus rejected a challenge brought by two local property owners who said the so-called &quot;democracy voucher&quot; program forces them to support candidates they don't like. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Judge upholds Seattle’s novel campaign finance vouchers

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press