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Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Latest ballot drop updates election races from across Snohomish County

Results will continue to be updated as more ballots are counted.

Eric Rasmussen drops his ballot in the ballot box outside of Town of Woodway Town Hall on Nov. 4, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The Buzz: Well, that election euphoria didn’t last long

Democrats were celebrating election wins Tuesday. And then looked at the year on the calendar.

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Snohomish County gives $300k for food assistance amid SNAP delay

The money will go toward resource centers and food banks as nonprofits have been seeing a surge in need.

Lester Almanza, programs manager at the Edmonds Food Bank, puts together a custom shoppers order on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett’s third Pallet shelter project moves forward

The city plans to open the south Everett site in December after approving agreements with Volunteers of America Western Washington.

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is pictured Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse at Everett juvenile detention centers

Filed Thursday, the complaint alleges sexual abuse of eight formerly incarcerated youths, which one attorney calls a “shameful failure” of duty.

The Denney Juvenile Justice Center is pictured Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Liliana Frank heads the ball above Shorecrest’s Cora Quinn during the game on Sept. 23, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway girls soccer downs Shorecrest, clinches state berth

The Warriors win 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2018.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Liliana Frank heads the ball above Shorecrest’s Cora Quinn during the game on Sept. 23, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Democracy is worth staying, fighting for

In response to a recent letter to the editor suggesting we offer money and a plane ticket to those who do not like living in… Continue reading

Schwab: Trump continues course blithely as voters begin to rouse

Against a backdrop of Democratic election wins, Trump continued with the same old, same old.

Thanks for in-depth reporting on federal access to Flock camera data

I wanted to send my thanks to you for your story on Flock cameras (“Records: Feds accessed Flock camera info thousands of times in Snohomish… Continue reading

Heather Fulcher, left, and Patsy Cudaback

Monroe mayor race: Early results show Cudaback leading

Former council member Patsy Cudaback led with 58.2% of the vote while council member Heather Fulcher trailed with 41.4% For the open City Council seat, incumbent Kevin Hanford led with 61.5% and Joscelyn Jones trailed with 38.3%.

Heather Fulcher, left, and Patsy Cudaback

Garrard to retain Edmonds school board seat

Incumbent Thomas Garrard led with 69.9% of the vote Thursday. Challenger Jason Moore trailed with 29.9% of the vote.

Malory Simpson, left, and Ray Sheldon, Jr.

Marysville School Board race: Incumbents take an early lead

Malory Simpson, Mark Tomas and Craig Hereth lead in the race for the three open seats.

Malory Simpson, left, and Ray Sheldon, Jr.
Linda Redmon, left, and Aaron Hoffman

Hoffman continues lead over Redmon in mayor race

Most City Council incumbents lead in their races. Anup Deol leads incumbent Karen Guzak for the Position 7 seat.

Linda Redmon, left, and Aaron Hoffman
Sabrina Araya, left, and Kim Daughtry

Challenger in Position 2 likely to unseat incumbent in Lake Stevens.

Sabina Araya, Brian McManus, Tosha Edwards and Nathan Packard are leading, according to results Thursday.

Sabrina Araya, left, and Kim Daughtry
Sam Low, left, and Kelli Johnson

Sam Low is likely to remain in the District 5 county seat

As of Thursday, Low received 54.1% of the vote while Johnson trailed with 45.8%.

Sam Low, left, and Kelli Johnson
Heather Logan, left, and Nathan Senff

Senff maintains his lead over incumbent Logan for Position 1

Heather Watland continues her lead over Drew Bono for the Position 3 seat.

Heather Logan, left, and Nathan Senff
John Snow, left, and Peter Condyles

Incumbents maintain leads for Marysville City Council

Political newcomer Dan Perkins holds a substantial lead over Amber Cantu for the Position 3 seat.

John Snow, left, and Peter Condyles
Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Voters approving Mukilteo levy, rejecting Edmonds levy

The Edmonds levy would fund parks, police, planning and public works. Mukilteo’s levy would go toward emergency medical services.

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sound Sports Performance & Training owner Frederick Brooks inside his current location on Oct. 30, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lynnwood gym moves to the ground floor of Triton Court

Expansion doubles the space of Sound Sports and Training as owner Frederick Brooks looks to train more trainers.

Sound Sports Performance & Training owner Frederick Brooks inside his current location on Oct. 30, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Marysville comedy show hopes ladies will laugh out loud

The Ladies Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show will take place Nov. 15 with headliner Mary Lou Gamba.