Local News
Election insiders face election denier for Snohomish County auditor
Republican Robert Sutherland and Democrat Cindy Gobel are challenging incumbent Garth Fell on transparency and community outreach.
Local News
You’ve got mail! Primary ballots, voters’ pamphlets mailed this week
The primary election is Aug. 1 for Snohomish County races including councils, mayor, county posts and school boards.
Northwest
Ex-US attorney to face state senator in Washington AG race
Nick Brown announced Wednesday he’s running to be Washington’s next attorney general.
Opinion
Editorial: Bob Champion would serve Port of Everett well
The former Mukilteo council member would bring a balance of fresh perspective and experience to the board.
Local News
In rare 3-way race, judge candidates have diverse reasons to run
Patrick Moriarty was appointed to Snohomish County Superior Court in 2022. Attorneys Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier are…
Opinion
Editorial: Edmonds voters should retain Mike Nelson as mayor
Diane Buckshnis and Mike Rosen make a case for a change in style. But Nelson has served the…
Northwest
Former sheriff who nabbed ‘Green River Killer’ to run for Washington governor
Former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, 72, is running as a Republican candidate.
Local News
2 candidates emerge to face Somers for Snohomish County executive
At the last minute, Republican Bob Hagglund and Democrat Christopher Garnett registered to run against the two-term incumbent.
Local News
Want to run for office? Candidate filing week is May 15 to 19
Among the many positions with contested races this year: Snohomish County sheriff, Everett City Council and Edmonds mayor.
Northwest
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces run for governor
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 1 that he would not seek a fourth term.
Local News
Brier, Mountlake Terrace voters back joining South County Fire
About 80% of ballots counted Tuesday night in Brier and over 91% in Mountlake Terrace supported the annexation.
Local News
Voters to decide if Brier, Mountlake Terrace join South County Fire
Getting annexed into the fire authority is the least expensive option, per city leaders, but it would still…
Local News
EMS levy lid lift would increase property taxes in Mukilteo
People are needed to write the pro and con ballot statements for the voters’ pamphlet for the August…
Opinion
Editorial: Grant best choice for county Superior Court seat
Robert Grant and Cassandra Lopez Shaw are well qualified but Grant has served as a pro tem judge.
Opinion
Comment: Biden, at 77, could be a champion of young Democrats
By steering a moderate course, he could advance much of what progressives are seeking.
Local News
Lone local judge race: Defense attorney vs. deputy prosecutor
Cassandra Lopez-Shaw would be the county’s first Latina judge. Robert Grant is endorsed by retiring judge Eric Lucas.
Opinion
Commentary: Debunking 5 myths about mail-in ballots
For starters, they don’t favor either party and the process isn’t rife with fraud.
Local News
Incumbent faces third-party foe in 39th District Senate race
Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, is opposed by Progressive Kathryn Lewandowsky of Arlington.
Opinion
Editorial: Ferguson clear choice to lead state’s ‘law firm’
The AG has a proven record on issues of criminal justice, Trump’s over-reach and consumer protection.
Opinion
Comment: NBC caved to ratings with Trump counter-programming
The network could have scheduled a town hall at any time; it chose to drown out ABC’s Biden…