South County Politics

Edmonds Council must act before March 31

The Edmonds City Council has until March 31 to break a deadlock on appointment of a new member to replace former Councilman Frank Yamamoto, who… Continue reading

Edmonds City Council appointment stuck in deadlock

Edmonds City Council President Diane Buckshnis says that the deadlock over appointment of a new Council member is likely to continue unless someone budges from… Continue reading

Support for Edmonds bond and levy measures continues to grow

Voters in the Edmonds School District continued to raise their support for the propositions on the Tuesday, Feb. 11, ballot in returns posted Friday, Feb.… Continue reading

Liias hails State Senate’s passing of Washington Dream Act

Democratic State Sen. Marko Liias praised his fellow senators a few weeks ago for passing the Washington Dream Act. Liias said that he was proud… Continue reading

An Edmonds councilman’s perspective on the deadlock

Edmonds City Councilman Strom Peterson has been on one side of the Council’s 3-3 tie over whom to appoint to fill the council vacancy created… Continue reading

Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace council leaders chosen

City council members have chosen Diane Buckshnis as Edmonds council president, Loren Simmonds as Lynnwood council president and Jerry Smith as Mountlake Terrace mayor. Buckshnis… Continue reading

Chapman to run for 21st District House seat

Democrat Darrell Chapman has announced that he plans to run for the 21st District seat in the State House of Representatives that incumbent Mary Helen… Continue reading

New Mountlake Terrace city manager to start Monday

New Mountlake Terrace City Manager Arlene Fisher will start her duties as the city’s chief executive Monday. The City Council selected Fisher in late January… Continue reading

Retired Navy aviator joins 21st Legislative District race

A retired Naval aviator from Mukilteo is the second Democrat to declare an intention to run in the coming election for the position that Democrat… Continue reading

Edmonds Council delays decision on appointment of new member

The Edmonds City Council has delayed a decision on filling the Council vacancy created when former Councilman Frank Yamamoto resigned at the end of December… Continue reading

Another candidate for an open seat in the 21st Legislative District

Another candidate has joined the race for the seat in the state House of Representatives from the 21st Legislative District that Democrat Marko Liias now… Continue reading

County Council could appoint Shin’s replacement Jan. 21

The Snohomish County Council plans to appoint a replacement for retired Democratic 21st District State Sen. Paull Shin at a Jan 21 meeting. Shin suddenly… Continue reading

Monday deadline to register for February school election

Monday, Jan. 13, is the deadline for registration to vote in the Feb. 11 school election. It is the last day for previously registered Washington… Continue reading

County Democrats meet Saturday to nominate candidates

Snohomish County Democrats will meet at the Mukilteo City Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to nominate candidates for appointment to replace retired… Continue reading

Larsen to visit seniors, students in county Tuesday

Congressman Rick Larsen will be in south Snohomish County on Tuesday to meet with seniors and students. Larsen will meet seniors in Lynnwood. He will… Continue reading

Washington reps win San Francisco treats from Pelosi

Congressmen Rick Larsen and Jim McDermott and other Washington Democrats have won a wager from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco on the… Continue reading

Democrats tap Liias for State Senate, look to replace him in House

Democratic precinct committee officers have nominated State Rep. Marko Liias to replace retired Democratic 21st District State Sen. Paull Shin and named state Hispanic Affairs… Continue reading

Liias headed to Senate, Ortiz-Self to replace him in House

The Snohomish County Council has appointed Democratic State Rep. Marko Liias to replace retired Democratic 21st District State Sen. Paull Shin and named state Hispanic… Continue reading

Meet Mountlake Terrace city manager candidates Friday

Citizens will be able to meet the finalists for Mountlake Terrace city manager at an open house Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the… Continue reading

Mountlake Terrace may pick new manager Saturday

Mountlake Terrace Council could select city manager Saturday after interviewing three final candidates The Mountlake Terrace City Council could choose a new city manager at… Continue reading