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Longtime Snohomish County assessor faces landlord’s election challenge
Linda Hjelle wants to keep up her work for a final term. Joe Wanagel thinks current property taxes…
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School board candidates to navigate financial woes in Marysville
Candidates say they’ll ask for more state money, as well as transparency in district spending.
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After Monroe superintendent turmoil, 1 school board race is contested
Candidates have dropped out of races leading up to the general election, leaving one of four seats with…
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County Council candidates differ sharply on solutions to homelessness
Megan Dunn hopes to keep a progressive tilt to the council. Georgia Fisher advocates for a choice between…
Local News
Election insiders face rematch for Snohomish County auditor
Incumbent Garth Fell is proud of his term. His colleague Cindy Gobel thinks she can do a better…
Opinion
Editorial: Johnson offers experience, training, professionalism
The 33-year law-enforcement veteran’s skills can rebuild accountability and the public’s trust.
Local News
Despite a growing need, county doesn’t provide ballots in Spanish
Snohomish County doesn’t meet a threshold mandating Spanish-language ballots. Some think they should be standard anyway.
Local News
With ballots out, here’s what to watch in this year’s election
A record-breaking race for sheriff has the spotlight. Candidates for city, county and school board positions are also…
Opinion
Editorial: Linda Hjelle merits third term as county assessor
The office sets the fair market value of properties for taxes. Hjelle has been a good steward of…
Local News
Incumbents, newbies face off in Mukilteo City Council election
Waterfront development, EMS levy lift and Hawthorne Hall are among the biggest hot-button issues.
Opinion
Editorial: Retain Duran, Moriarty on county’s Superior Court
Appointed in 2022, both judges have proved their skill and fairness in hearing a range of cases.
Opinion
Editorial: Elect Ngezaho to Lake Stevens city council seat
He and Kymm Shipman are well qualified, but Ngezaho would offer a counterpoint to the council.
Local News
Somers, Hagglund face off in county executive race
Somers, the Democratic incumbent, is being challenged by Hagglund, who chairs the county’s Republican party.
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Everett school board candidate runs on ‘quality leaming enviarments’
Charles Mister Jr. also ran for the board in 2021, claiming a resume that was part fiction.
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Auditor dismisses claim Alderwood water board member lives in Alaska
Since March, a challenger in the embattled water district, Mike Pivec, has alleged incumbent Jack Broyles doesn’t live…
Opinion
Editorial: Coelho, Altamirano Crosby, Parshall for Lynnwood Council
Two new-comers and a veteran council member are the best choices to represent Lynnwood’s residents.
Opinion
Editorial: Eck, Dotsch, Paine best choices for Edmonds council
Each has the necessary experience, perspective and demeanor now required on the council.
Opinion
Editorial: Chase, Hirman merit return to their school boards
Chase seeks a third term to the Edmonds board. Hirman seeks voters’ confirmation of her 2022 appointment.
Opinion
Editorial: Bring Davis, Hoiby to Marysville School Board
Both women have deep ties to the community and demonstrate commitment to students and families.
Local News
He’s unopposed for Mukilteo City Council, but running a campaign anyway
Appointed, then uncontested, Jason Moon wants people to know who he is. So he put up campaign signs.