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U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Voting Rights calls for action, lawmaker says

With the U.S. Supreme Court decision Tuesday that parts of the federal voting rights act are unconstitutional, Democratic…

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Democrats endorse candidates in south Snohomish County

Snohomish County Democrats at a June 15 meeting endorsed Terry Ryan for Snohomish County Council, District 4, incumbent…

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Introductory statements from candidates for County Council, District 4

Republican Robert Reedy and Democrat Terry Ryan are running for the position on the Snohomish County Council that…

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Introductory statements from three challengers to Lynnwood Mayor Don Gough

Two-term incumbent Lynnwood Mayor Don Gough faces three challengers in the Aug. 6 primary —- city councilmen Loren…

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Introductory statements from three candidates for an open seat on the Lynnwood City Council

Three candidates are running in the Aug. 6 primary for the Lynnwood City Council position that two-term Councilman…

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Introductory statements from candidates for one of two seats on the Ronald Wastewater District Board

A few voters in the far southwest corner of Snohomish County will help elect two commissioners of the…

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Introductory statements from a Lynnwood Council incumbent and two challengers

Appointed incumbent Lynnwood City Councilman M. Christopher Boyer faces two challengers in the Aug. 6 primary — James…

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State Sen. Chase: ‘We must act now’ to support GMO labeling

Democratic state Sen. Maralyn Chase said Monday that the Legislature must act now to support labeling of genetically…

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Lynnwood City Council candidates release initial statements

Four candidates are running in the Aug. 6 primary for the position on the Lynnwood City Council that…

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Introductory statements from candidates for a short term on the Fire District 1 Board

Four candidates are running in the Aug. 6 primary election for a short term on the Fire District…

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Congressman Larsen in Brier Saturday

Congressman Rick Larsen plans to host a community coffee in Brier Saturday.

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Voters in Mountlake Terrace, Brier to get primary ballots that will decide nothing

More than 11,500 voters in Mountlake Terrace and a few thousand more in Brier will get ballots for…

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Shin bill to help disabled students becomes law

A bill sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Paull Shin aimed at increasing accessibility for developmentally disabled students entering…

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Lynnwood Councilwoman Lonergan-Dreke explains reasons for not seeking re-election

Lynnwood City Councilwoman Kerri Lonergan-Dreke says that her decision against seeking re-election was hard but made easier by…

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Lawmakers expected to handle budget, drunk driving laws

Democratic state Rep. Mary Helen Roberts says that she expects the special session of the Legislature to focus…

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Lynnwood mayor files for re-election, faces crowded field

Lynnwood Mayor Don Gough ended a mystery about his re-election plans when he filed on Friday, the final…

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Two Lynnwood councilmen running for mayor

Two Lynnwood councilmen had filed for mayor by the fourth day of filing week and two former council…

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McAuliffe bill to increase number of STEM degrees becomes law

A bill sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe that became law as the regular session of the…

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Three Edmonds Council members get familiar opponents as filing opens

The three Edmonds City Council members whose terms expire this year all had filed to run in the…

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State Rep. Ryu says she’s concentrating on special session

Democratic 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu says that she’s been using the time since the end of…