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Drop off your ballot by 8 p.m., or have it postmarked today

The fate of dozens of seats on city councils, school boards and fire commissions are to be decided.

Tuohy ahead of Franklin by 49 votes in Everett mayoral race

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Tuohy ahead of Franklin by 49 votes in Everett mayoral race

Election officials expect to release the next tally of ballots around 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration

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Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration

The Republican legislator and staunch supporter helped bring a campaigning Trump to Everett in 2016.

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Ferguson, Eyman battle will linger for another year at least

At question is the amount of information Tim Eyman must share in a civil case.

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Governor’s aerospace adviser leaving for private sector

John Thornquist plans to take a job with Cascade Business Group, a Bellevue consulting firm.

Rhetoric roils as election day draws near

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Rhetoric roils as election day draws near

Everett’s mayoral contest isn’t the only lively race on the ballot.

Where are the voters? So few returned ballots are ‘baffling’

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Where are the voters? So few returned ballots are ‘baffling’

Also: A too-young school board candidate in Sultan is old enough now, and he’s running as a write-in.

Mayoral candidate Judy Tuohy talks with voters at a National Night Out event held at the Evergreen Branch Library on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Tuohy now says Safe Streets Initiative has failed

The Everett mayoral battle might swing on who voters think will keep them safe.

With more ballot drop boxes, will more people vote?

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With more ballot drop boxes, will more people vote?

Yes, a study suggests. But added convenience still might not inspire ‘low-voting’ demographic groups.

Progressive alliance changes Everett mayoral candidate pick

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Progressive alliance changes Everett mayoral candidate pick

Fuse Washington has switched its recommendation from Cassie Franklin to Judy Tuohy.

Election strategy pits one councilmember against another

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Election strategy pits one councilmember against another

In Mountlake Terrace, Seaun Richards filed to run against fellow member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright.

Justices frustrated with state’s tardiness on school funding

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Justices frustrated with state’s tardiness on school funding

The high court also struggled to understand how much money is needed to achieve compliance.

GOP senators conclude Sound Transit duped lawmakers

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GOP senators conclude Sound Transit duped lawmakers

They recommend lawmakers lower car tab fees and require directors be elected rather than appointed.

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Everett mayoral campaign is one of the priciest ever

Many campaign donors are giving to both Cassie Franklin and Judy Tuohy.

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Ballots are going out and voting will soon begin

In Snohomish County, one of the marquee contests is in Everett, where voters are choosing a new mayor.

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Enough or not enough, that is the McCleary question

As each side argues over school funding, the schools chief pushes for more special education money.

Everett mayoral candidate Q&A with Judy Tuohy

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Everett mayoral candidate Q&A with Judy Tuohy

“What I’m hearing is most of our citizens are overtaxed. They’re struggling to just keep up.”

Everett mayoral candidate Q&A with Cassie Franklin

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Everett mayoral candidate Q&A with Cassie Franklin

“We’re going to have to make some very tough decisions. Every department is going to be looked at.”

John Miller, congressman, author activist, has died

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John Miller, congressman, author activist, has died

He was known for his dedication to the marine industry, energy and human rights.

Q&A: The Everett mayoral candidates discuss the issues

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Q&A: The Everett mayoral candidates discuss the issues

We put questions to Cassie Franklin and Judy Tuohy about the challenges in a growing and evolving city.