Local News
Tulalip fire district hopes to hire 3 full-time firefighters
The department aims to pass a levy in November. Property taxes would go up by 34 cents per…
Local News
Stanwood voters to consider annexing into North County Fire
If the measure passes, homeowners would pay fire/EMS taxes to the fire authority instead of the city.
Opinion
I-1631, the carbon tax: Proponents and opponents face off
Both sides, seeking The Herald’s endorsement, met with us as we formulated our opinion.
Opinion
Debated: I-1634 would ban local taxes on grocery items
We invited proponents and opponents to argue their cases before we recommend a yes or no vote.
Northwest
Dems try to flip Washington’s 8th District for the first time
Dr. Kim Schrier is challenging Dino Rossi in the congressional district east of Seattle.
Local News
ICYMI, here’s a replay of the Senate candidates’ debate
Democratic U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison faced off at PLU.
Northwest
Democrats hope to retain narrow margin of control in Olympia
All 98 seats in the state House are up for election, and voters will decide 25 of the…
Northwest
US Sen. Maria Cantwell, Susan Hutchison hold first debate
Cantwell is seeking her fourth term. Hutchison spent two decades as a Seattle TV news anchor.
Local News
Cantwell and Hutchison disagree about pretty much everything
At their debate near Tacoma, they clashed on all the major questions of the day — including the…
Local News
Initiative 1639 seeks to curb gun violence
Opponents say forcing gun owners to lock away their firearms could put them in danger.
Opinion
Pro and con on I-1639, the gun-safety ballot measure
In video interviews, the Herald opinion editor questions proponents and opponents.
Local News
It took a while but Cantwell and Hutchison are set to debate
The candidates agreed to televised debates in Tacoma and Spokane — unless the Senate is in session.
Local News
Uptick in voter registration as deadline nears
On National Voter Registration Day, 767 people in the county registered or updated their information.
Opinion
Editorial board interview: 1st Congressional District
In this video, the Herald opinion editor questions U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and challenger Jeffrey Beeler.
Local News
Cantwell and Hutchison tussle over details of debate
The Senate candidates say they’re ready to face off in Tacoma and Spokane but timing is in flux.
Local News
Pressed to pick between a food tax we fear or power we value
Initiative 1634 would bar cities and counties from levying new taxes on food or beverages.
Local News
Failure to file reports nets complaint against county Dems
As a potential probe looms, the party is pushing on with a fundraiser featuring AG Ferguson as speaker.
Opinion
Editorial board interview: 2nd Congressional District
In this unedited video, Herald editors question U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and challenger Brian Luke.
Northwest
While favored to win, Cantwell faces strongest opponent yet
Susan Hutchison, a former Seattle news anchor and GOP leader, thinks people are ready for change.
Local News
Sutherland counting on the ‘R,’ not the green, to win House
The GOP candidate has raised little money, and state House Republicans don’t have much to help him out.