Local News
Masks? Sex ed? Where do Mukilteo school board candidates stand?
Three newcomers are in races for two seats. In each case, there’s a candidate calling for a “back…
Local News
In growing Lake Stevens, controversy frames council races
The city is booming with development. Now four incumbents look to fend off challengers.
Local News
Q&A: Edmonds candidates talk policy on hot-button issues
Six candidates are running for three City Council seats. The Daily Herald quizzed them on housing, tree code…
Local News
Mandates, critical race theory steal spotlight in Monroe school races
In Snohomish County, school board races have become a proxy for ideological battles. Monroe is a prime example.
Local News
Weimer, Hayden offer divergent views in Darrington school race
Their views on levies differ sharply. On a mask mandate and sex education, their differences are more nuanced.
Local News
3 challengers face long-shot odds in County Council races
Each race has a clear political divide. And each Snohomish County district reliably leans either red or blue.
Local News
Port of Everett candidates spar over transparency
An incumbent, David Simpson, is challenged by Everett City Councilmember Scott Murphy.
Opinion
Editorial: Endorsements for Everett, Marysville school boards
Everett voters should reelect Mason and Mitchell; Marysville voters should back Sheldon and Edwards.
Local News
Mill Creek candidates divided on future of housing, growth
Eight people are vying for four City Council seats. Some of them are railing against new apartments.
Northwest
Abolitionist or Republican? Stark choice in Seattle race
The two candidates running to be Seattle’s city attorney have politically challenging backgrounds.
Opinion
Editorial: Edmonds, Mukilteo school board endorsements
For Edmonds, Melissa Stepp is endorsed; for Mukilteo, Judy Schwab and Jayme Lee Vail.
Local News
After year of tumult, new faces vie for Marysville School Board
One candidate is concerned about “Critical Race Theory.” Others see more pressing issues.
Opinion
Editorial: Gregerson for Mukilteo; Redmon for Snohomish
Mukilteo voters should return Gregerson as mayor. Redmon should be promoted from the council.
Local News
Race for Mukilteo City Council is a mix of old and new names
Housing, waterfront and public safety top the list of concerns for candidates.
Local News
Mukilteo asks for input on housing density, and it’s complicated
Here’s a guide to what voters should know about the advisory ballot measure. What does it actually do?
Local News
Kevin Gallagher, a Marysville City Council candidate, dies
Kevin Gallagher, 52, died at home of natural causes. He was challenging incumbent Councilmember Tom King.
Opinion
Editorial: Franklin merits second term as Everett mayor
In her first term, she made difficult cuts but kept essential services going during the pandemic.
Local News
Decision time: Ballots on their way to a half-million voters
Races for mayor, city councils and school boards are focal point of the Nov. 2 election in Snohomish…
Local News
Developers court Lake Stevens council incumbents with over $20K
Over half of the campaign dollars for four candidates came from people tied to real estate or property…
Opinion
Editorial: Nehring, Mead, Low for Snohomish County Council
The incumbents for Districts 1, 4 and 5 have worked together effectively for county residents.