Elections

Top (L-R): Roman Rewolinsk, Charles Adkins. Bottom (L-R): Ryne Rohla, Janelle Burke

Facing $28M deficit, candidates for Everett school board offer answers

Charles Adkins, Janelle Burke, Roman Rewolinksi and Ryne Rohla are in a four-way race for Everett Public Schools’ Position 5.

Top (L-R): Roman Rewolinsk, Charles Adkins. Bottom (L-R): Ryne Rohla, Janelle Burke
Top (L-R): Alan Rubio, Brian Travis, Patrick Peck. Bottom (L-R): Jack Broyles Jr., Larry Jones, Mike Pivec

Everything to know about crowded ballot for Alderwood Water District

Rising water and wastewater rates, high turnover and employee morale are some of the issues six candidates want to address.

Top (L-R): Alan Rubio, Brian Travis, Patrick Peck. Bottom (L-R): Jack Broyles Jr., Larry Jones, Mike Pivec
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Editorial: Somers up to challenge for third, final term

Facing two opponents, the county executive makes a detailed case to cap a long career at the county.

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Top (L-R): Bill Wheeler Jr., Demi Chatters; Bottom (L-R): Brian Hennessy, Scott Bader

Everett at-large council race hosts crowded field for Position 6

A former council member, a past candidate, a first-time candidate and a former bikini barista stand owner make up the field.

Top (L-R): Bill Wheeler Jr., Demi Chatters; Bottom (L-R): Brian Hennessy, Scott Bader
(L-R) Judy Tuohy, Judith Martinez, Bryce Nickel

Editorial: Return Judy Tuohy to Everett City Council post

Martinez or Nickel would add vital insight for the council, but Tuohy’s experience is needed there.

(L-R) Judy Tuohy, Judith Martinez, Bryce Nickel
Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.

With primary approaching, 3 challengers aim to oust Edmonds mayor

Mike Nelson is seeking reelection against three challengers: Diane Buckshnis, Brad Shipley and Mike Rosen.

Top (L-R): Mike Nelson, Brad Shipley. Bottom (L-R): Diane Buckshnis, Mike Rosen.
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Editorial: Bob Champion would serve Port of Everett well

The former Mukilteo council member would bring a balance of fresh perspective and experience to the board.

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Editorial: Return Bader to Everett council in at-large position

Among Scott Bader, Demi Chatters and Brian Hennessy, Bader’s past experience shouldn’t be passed up.

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Robert Sutherland, left, Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel.

Election insiders face election denier for Snohomish County auditor

Republican Robert Sutherland and Democrat Cindy Gobel are challenging incumbent Garth Fell on transparency and community outreach.

Robert Sutherland, left, Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel.
A voter drops off her ballot at the drop box in front of the Mukilteo Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

You’ve got mail! Primary ballots, voters’ pamphlets mailed this week

The primary election is Aug. 1 for Snohomish County races including councils, mayor, county posts and school boards.

A voter drops off her ballot at the drop box in front of the Mukilteo Library on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Nick Brown poses for a photo outside the U.S. Courthouse Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Ex-US attorney to face state senator in Washington AG race

Nick Brown announced Wednesday he’s running to be Washington’s next attorney general.

U.S. Attorney for Western Washington Nick Brown poses for a photo outside the U.S. Courthouse Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)

In rare 3-way race, judge candidates have diverse reasons to run

Patrick Moriarty was appointed to Snohomish County Superior Court in 2022. Attorneys Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier are challenging him.

Patrick Moriarty, Mary Anderson and Jody Cloutier (Photos provided by candidates)
Mike Nelson, left, Mike Rosen and Diane Buckshnis.

Editorial: Edmonds voters should retain Mike Nelson as mayor

Diane Buckshnis and Mike Rosen make a case for a change in style. But Nelson has served the city well.

Mike Nelson, left, Mike Rosen and Diane Buckshnis.
FILE - Then-Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash., speaks on Nov. 6, 2018, at a Republican party election night gathering in Issaquah, Wash. Reichert filed campaign paperwork with the state Public Disclosure Commission on Friday, June 30, 2023, to run as a Republican candidate. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Former sheriff who nabbed ‘Green River Killer’ to run for Washington governor

Former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, 72, is running as a Republican candidate.

FILE - Then-Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash., speaks on Nov. 6, 2018, at a Republican party election night gathering in Issaquah, Wash. Reichert filed campaign paperwork with the state Public Disclosure Commission on Friday, June 30, 2023, to run as a Republican candidate. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Left, Christopher Garnett, right Bob Hagglund (Photo provided)

2 candidates emerge to face Somers for Snohomish County executive

At the last minute, Republican Bob Hagglund and Democrat Christopher Garnett registered to run against the two-term incumbent.

Left, Christopher Garnett, right Bob Hagglund (Photo provided)
Dennis Michelson pushes his ballot into the drop box outside of Lynnwood City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Want to run for office? Candidate filing week is May 15 to 19

Among the many positions with contested races this year: Snohomish County sheriff, Everett City Council and Edmonds mayor.

Dennis Michelson pushes his ballot into the drop box outside of Lynnwood City Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz watches as a team works to remove old toxic pilings from the water as part of larger salmon restoration plan near Ebey Waterfront Park in Marysville, Washington on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces run for governor

Gov. Jay Inslee announced on May 1 that he would not seek a fourth term.

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz watches as a team works to remove old toxic pilings from the water as part of larger salmon restoration plan near Ebey Waterfront Park in Marysville, Washington on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.  (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Election

Brier, Mountlake Terrace voters back joining South County Fire

About 80% of ballots counted Tuesday night in Brier and over 91% in Mountlake Terrace supported the annexation.

Election
Shawneri Guzman, center, who was named Washington's Fire Educator of the Year and her team of Community Resource firefighter paramedics Janette Anderson, left, and Captain Nicole Picknell, right, at the Lynnwood Fire Station on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 in Lynnwood, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Voters to decide if Brier, Mountlake Terrace join South County Fire

Getting annexed into the fire authority is the least expensive option, per city leaders, but it would still lead to a tax increase.

Shawneri Guzman, center, who was named Washington's Fire Educator of the Year and her team of Community Resource firefighter paramedics Janette Anderson, left, and Captain Nicole Picknell, right, at the Lynnwood Fire Station on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 in Lynnwood, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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EMS levy lid lift would increase property taxes in Mukilteo

People are needed to write the pro and con ballot statements for the voters’ pamphlet for the August primary election.

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