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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.
A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November
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In GOP battle of Sutherland vs. Low, Democrats may tip the scale
The state lawmaker and Snohomish County council member are vying for a House seat. Democrats make up roughly…
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Data mistake briefly misreported some Snohomish County primary tallies
When uploaded to the state’s website, a precinct got tallied twice, throwing the numbers off. The error was…
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Republicans Sutherland, Low locked in tight primary battle
Meanwhile, Everett and Marysville voters were backing Democrats for two open state House seats.
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4 things to watch for in Tuesday’s unpredictable primary election
Republicans are dueling one another for legislative and congressional seats — and spending big against incumbents.
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PACs spend $1.3 million in primary to sway Snohomish County voters
The dollar figure will rise before the election Tuesday. Read the fine print: Hit pieces aren’t directly from…
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2 challengers for veteran member of Snohomish PUD board
Tanya Olson is seeking a fourth term. Jordan Sears, a Gold Bar council member, and Ken Maertens, engineer,…
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Eslick faces 3 foes and new voters in bid for another House term
In the 39th District, a Democrat, a Republican and an Independent are trying to oust the two-term GOP…
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Dynamic duel: Republicans Sutherland and Low square off in primary
The incumbent lawmaker and county councilman are a contrast of styles, with many parallels in actual policy.
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Everett Herald journalists launch effort to unionize
Sound Publishing plans to respond by the end of the week.
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Blasko to resign, get nearly $396K in severance with Monroe schools
The embattled superintendent exits weeks after a scathing report found his conduct created a toxic work environment.
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Open seats, intraparty battles add intrigue to Aug. 2 primary
Ballots are to be mailed Thursday. Turnout in Snohomish County is expected to be around 35%.
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Berg: Confrontation with campaign worker was racial, not political
A campaign field director, who is Black, videotaped as a white man told him to leave neighborhood: “I…
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Want to serve on Mill Creek City Council? There’s an opening
Mark Bond, who served on the council for 18 years, left in June. Those wishing to succeed him…
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Marysville fire chief put on leave reaches deal, agrees to retire
Martin McFalls led the agency since 2015. “The board felt it was time to go a different direction.…
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Judge dismisses GOP lawmakers’ challenge of House vax rule
Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues fought a requirement barring access to the House floor unless vaccinated
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Edmonds affirms support for reproductive rights in wake of Roe ruling
City Council passed a resolution urging access to abortion be carved into the state and U.S. constitutions.
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In unexpected move, Vaughan resigns from Marysville council
He got re-elected in November. But he and his wife moved to Texas when she received a job…
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Biden assures Inslee of federal support to preserve abortion access
In the wake of Roe v. Wade’s overturning, the president and nine Democrat governors swapped strategies Friday.
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Governor wants to make vaccine mandate permanent for new hires
Jay Inslee also wants to require current and future state employees keep up with their shots, if they…