Should firework use be banned in unincorporated areas?

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Should firework use be banned in unincorporated areas?

The Snohomish County Council is asking for an advisory vote on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Accusations fly between Dunn and Rohrbough in council race

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Accusations fly between Dunn and Rohrbough in council race

Dunn decries the use of wedge issues. Rohrbough rails at leftist politics. They agree on car tab fees.

County Council wants your opinion about a fireworks ban

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County Council wants your opinion about a fireworks ban

A question on the Nov. 5 ballot asks what you think about outlawing them in some areas.

Car tabs and Sound Transit in cross hairs of voters again

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Car tabs and Sound Transit in cross hairs of voters again

Initiative 976 lowers the cost of tabs and strips transit agencies of a key source of funds for…

Edmonds council colleagues square off in mayoral election

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Edmonds council colleagues square off in mayoral election

Councilmen Mike Nelson and Neil Tibbott present differing ideas for the growing city’s future.

In sheriff’s race, a sergeant and his boss feud over arrests

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In sheriff’s race, a sergeant and his boss feud over arrests

Sheriff Ty Trenary and Sgt. Adam Fortney sharply disagree on how to approach jail bookings.

Edmonds board hopeful lives in Everett, would have to move

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Edmonds board hopeful lives in Everett, would have to move

Alvin Rutledge, who’s run for office unsuccessfully 12 times, would have to return to take office.

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What happens if the Mukilteo Council is running things?

A Monday work session will examine its role if voters remake Mukilteo’s form of government.

Candidates for sheriff say they couldn’t be more different

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Candidates for sheriff say they couldn’t be more different

Here’s a lively discussion with Sheriff Ty Trenary and his challenger, sheriff’s Sgt. Adam Fortney.

Joint interview: Candidates for Snohomish County Council

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Joint interview: Candidates for Snohomish County Council

Republican Anna Rohrbough and Democrat Megan Dunn visited the Herald newsroom.

They voted but their ballots came in too late to be counted

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They voted but their ballots came in too late to be counted

Snohomish County rejected 1,271 ballots in the primary. It’s a problem in every corner of the state.

We put questions to the Marysville mayoral candidates

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We put questions to the Marysville mayoral candidates

Mayor Jon Nehring and his challenger, Mike Patrick, will face off in the general election on Nov. 5.

No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do

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No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do

Incumbent Kendall Wallace and ex-councilman Jay Prueher filed to run during special sign-up period.

We’re going to be awash in tax advisory measures this fall

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We’re going to be awash in tax advisory measures this fall

There will be 12 on the ballot. There would be none had Democratic lawmakers passed one bill.

Democrats align behind Megan Dunn in County Council contest

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Democrats align behind Megan Dunn in County Council contest

A looming matchup with Republican Anna Rohrbough promises a huge political contrast

Another big ballot battle is brewing on the cost of car tabs

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Another big ballot battle is brewing on the cost of car tabs

Eyman’s latest measure would cause state to lose hundreds of millions of dollars for transportation.

Dunn poised to advance in crowded County Council primary

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Dunn poised to advance in crowded County Council primary

The Everett Democrat would face Anna Rohrbough, a Republican from Mukilteo, in the general election.

Fortunes shift in Snohomish County Council race

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Fortunes shift in Snohomish County Council race

Dunn brushes past Gregerson, a fellow Democrat, in bid to face Rohrbough in the Nov. 5 election.

It works! State election system debuts without feared drama

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It works! State election system debuts without feared drama

And a new law allowing folks to register and vote on Election Day didn’t get a ton of…

Gregerson, Dunn lead Dems in crowded County Council race

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Gregerson, Dunn lead Dems in crowded County Council race

Republican Anna Rohrbough hoped to carry strong primary-night momentum into November.