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Port commission candidates support recent economic strides
District 1 port commissioner Bruce Fingarson and David Simpson square off for a seat at the port.
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Future City Council makeup is hot topic in Mukilteo races
Former mayor, controversial company owner and clashing incumbents are among those vying for seats.
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Four Edmonds City Council seats up for grabs in November
Highway 99 development, public outreach and soothing partisan divides are key topics for candidates.
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Newcomers seek positions on Stanwood-Camano school board
Two veterans are defending their seats. A few first-time candidates hope to bring fresh perspective.
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Marysville mayor candidates focus on growth, public safety
Jon Nehring has been mayor for almost a decade. Michael Patrick is making his first run for office.
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Who should run Mukilteo: Strong mayor or city manager?
If Proposition 1 passes, the city will join more than 50 statewide that have a council-manager format.
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Stanwood-Camano parents call for board president resignation
The group accuses school board leader Al Schreiber of tinkering with upcoming board elections.
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Stanwood council candidates value small-town charm
There are four positions open for election in the Stanwood City Council. The election is Nov. 5.
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Teacher, business owner challenge Everett Councilmembers
Only two of the four city council seats up for election drew opposition.
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Rivals for treasurer’s job tout political and business skills
It’s city vs. county, wealth management vs. the restaurant industry in this electoral contest.
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Sultan City Council candidates look to population increase
Four positions are up for election on Sultan’s City Council. The general election is Nov. 5.
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Candidates for Arlington mayor keep city’s growth in mind
Don Vanney, Jr. is running against Mayor Barb Tolbert, who has been in office since 2012.
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Three director seats up for grabs on Edmonds School Board
Incumbents Carin Chase and Gary Noble face challengers while two newcomers face off for open spot.
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I-976 debate moderators assess Thursday’s showdown in Everett
In “Herald Headlines,” Jerry Cornfield and Jon Bauer sum up the forum that featured sponsor Tim Eyman.
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Washington state to vote on affirmative action referendum
Voters will decide on the amendment to a law that bans both discrimination and preferential treatment.
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Anticipated growth a theme for Sultan mayoral candidates
Russell Wiita is challenging incumbent John Seehuus for the position. The election is on Nov. 5.
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2 immigrants make their case to be a Snohomish County judge
Anna Alexander, who went by Anna Goykhman for years, is challenging judicial appointee Edirin Okoloko.
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Voters, get out your ink pens. Ballots are coming this week.
At stake are an affirmative action law, a car tab initiative and a seat on Snohomish County Council
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Does Sound Transit realize the consequences of this do-over?
Pass or fail, Initiative 976 is a reminder of what critics most dislike about the regional agency.
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Sparks fly at I-976 debate: Eyman vs. a mayor and a senator
Dishonesty was a prevalent theme at a Herald forum on the car-tabs ballot measure.