Opinion
Commentary: Are elections miring U.S. Senate in inaction?
Senators in red or blue states must appeal to their base; those in purple states are wary of…
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Local delegates adjust to the unconventional conventions
It’s not the same, but Democrats and Republicans are participating with laptop computers and TVs.
Opinion
Commentary: Democratic convention was awkward — and authentic
Like a family Zoom call, its slips and weirdness left voters with a sense of honesty and humanness.
Opinion
Commentary: For once, the keynote looked more like America
Joe is at the top of the ticket for Democrats; but consider the diversity shown down the ballot.
Opinion
Comment: History-making Black women guided Harris to ticket
Black women do not merely fight for themselves; by fighting for themselves, they fight for everyone.
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Postmaster general pauses plan for overhauling mail delivery
AG Ferguson sues, alleging the U.S. Postal Service leader acted without following federal law.
Opinion
Comment: Virtual conventions what parties always dreamed of
Since the ’60s both parties have sought to control the conventions; the Democrats may have achieved it.
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County’s voter turnout for primary election hit 50-year high
Election officials certified results Tuesday. A late surge pushed turnout to the best showing since 1964.
Opinion
Comment: Election can be rigged; here’s how Trump could do it
Claiming mailed ballots are illegitimate, he could halt their counting after election day.
Opinion
Comment: 26th Amendment can cure suppression of youth vote
The amendment, which gave those 18 to 21 the right to vote, also protects that vote from limitations.
Local News
A levy failure pushes Lakewood to cut spending, tap reserves
Among other cuts, the district plans to axe a school resource officer and leave vacant jobs unfilled.
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Bond defeat scuttles plans for Everett school improvements
The continuing pandemic and recession likely were factors in the district’s second bond setback in three years.
Opinion
Comment: Harris’ elevation to ticket has been long time coming
Following many women before her in politics, Harris could deliver final blow to the glass ceiling.
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Local Black leaders: Harris is blazing new trail in politics
They say the Democratic vice-presidential candidate will crack open a door long shut to women of color.
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Auditor: Voter turnout could be historic in Snohomish County
After Saturday’s tally, the Everett schools bond was still a longshot and Lakewood’s tech levy was passing.
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Everett school bond, Lakewood levy failing in new tallies
Both school measures had been just shy of the votes needed to pass on election night.
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Everett school bond loses ground in latest tally of ballots
Some good news in Lakewood where the district’s two-year technology levy inched closer to passage
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Updated 2020 primary election results for Snohomish County
Returns for contested races and ballot measures, updated daily as mail-in ballots are counted.
Opinion
Commentary: What Biden’s veep pick will tell us about Biden
Choosing someone who has no ambitions on 2024 would be a mistake for himself and the party.
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Mead and Carrington lead in Snohomish County Council race
Incumbent PUD Commissioner Sid Logan will likely face Rob Toyer for a spot on the utility board.