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Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state
Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November
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Everett school leaders have 2 big levies on February ballot
The district is asking voters to renew a levy for programs and operations, and to pass a $325…
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Another outbreak sends 60 to isolation at Monroe prison unit
One worker and one prisoner tested positive Monday. Then more cases were found throughout the Twin Rivers Unit.
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Proposed political map links cities from Monroe to Wenatchee
Highway 2 would unite communities on both sides of the Cascades in one legislative district. Here’s what else…
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Recounts in Mill Creek, Stanwood as 2021 election is certified
Another tally is required to settle races for seats on city councils, as well as the Alderwood water…
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Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington’s 16th secretary of state
The state senator from Lake Stevens is the first Democrat to hold the position in 56 years.
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Civil division chief enters race for Snohomish County prosecutor
Jason Cummings has worked in the office for 23 years. He hopes to succeed Adam Cornell, who is…
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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries
For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.
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Many public school employees are exempt from getting vaccine
Districts gave exemptions to hundreds with sincerely held religious beliefs ahead of last month’s deadline.
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Sen. Steve Hobbs of Lake Stevens named secretary of state
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday appointed the Snohomish County Democrat to succeed departing Republican Kim Wyman.
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Governor’s 12-word veto went too far, Supreme Court rules
Jay Inslee vetoed a single sentence in a transportation budget. The state’s highest court said that wasn’t legal.
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Recounts loom in Mill Creek, Stanwood after Monday tabulation
A battle for a seat on the Alderwood water commission is so close the county may need to…
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Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035
The governor, who is in Scotland for an international climate conference, set an aggressive timeline.
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Contests tighten, new leaders emerge with election tally
A Stanwood incumbent moved ahead, Mill Creek’s mayor fell behind and incumbents in Lake Stevens expanded their leads.
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Anti-mandate school board candidates see mixed results here
Mandates, sex ed and critical race theory commanded the spotlight in Snohomish County school races.
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What’s at stake and how to vote: Tuesday is Election Day
This is a year when most local offices are decided, from mayors to city councils and school boards.
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7 highlights and trends in Snohomish County’s hyper-local election
Among them: Mayoral duels, big money, the rise of youth and the return of veteran politicians.
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Nearly 90% of Washington public school employees got the jab
As for the other 10%? Most got an exemption and a path to keep working. Only 470 people…
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Strong resumes, strong views in Lake Stevens School Board races
As elsewhere, the contests feature candidates clashing on curriculum, spending and COVID-19 mandates.
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A clash of approaches in contest for Everett School Board
Incumbent Caroline Mason touts experience. Challenger Jeannie Magdua wants pay cuts for some and changes in sex ed…