April 26 will be Election Day for many cities, school districts and other government entities around Washington, but not in South Snohomish County. That’s because… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Friday that calls on school districts to start regional school safety and security programs so schools across the state are… Continue reading
The Town of Woodway is seeking to annex the Upper Bluff east of Point Wells, the industrial site where a developer proposes to build a… Continue reading
Republican delegates selected at the Feb. 20 precinct caucuses will participate Saturday in the Snohomish County Republican convention at Mariner High School in south Everett.… Continue reading
Democrats in the 1st Legislative District plan a forum Saturday on economic issues. The forum, “How to get the economy to work for everyone” is… Continue reading
Democratic State Sen. Maralyn Chase says that she is disappointed with the performance of the 2016 legislature. She said last week that at the top… Continue reading
At least two Democrats have announced plans to run for the position in the State House of Representatives that incumbent Democratic 1st Legislative District State… Continue reading
Monday, April 25, is the last day before the May 24 presidential primary election for voters to register online or by mail or to update… Continue reading
Mountlake Terrace officials will conduct interviews May 13-14 with candidates to be the new city manager. That puts the city two weeks behind the schedule… Continue reading
Democratic State Rep. Cindy Ryu says she was disappointed at the end of the 60-day regular 2016 legislative session, when Republicans, who control the State… Continue reading
Voters’ pamphlets for the May 24 presidential primary came about 10 days before ballots will arrive. State elections officials say that early mailing of the… Continue reading
Snohomish County elections officials plan to send ballots Thursday, May 5, for the May 24 presidential primary, but ballot drop boxes already are open. The… Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen offers help Thursday to constituents dealing with federal agencies. Members of Larsen’s staff will meet constituents at what they call “mobile… Continue reading
State Rep. Ruth Kagi says that she saw good and bad results for children and for education in the 2016 legislature. She said Monday that… Continue reading
Democratic State Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe’s surprising retirement has led to a scramble among candidates in the 1st Legislative District. Weekend events have left Democratic State… Continue reading
Democrats in the 1st Legislative District will hear a debate about the Trans-Pacific Partnership proposal Monday. The Democrats meet at the International Union of Operating… Continue reading
South County Politics
By Evan Smith The chairman of the 1st Legislative District Democrats says he expects an exciting contest in the Tuesday primary election for the state… Continue reading
South County Politics
By Evan Smith Republican 32nd District candidate David Schirle says that trust is the most important issue in this year’s election. Schirle is challenging Democratic… Continue reading
The field of candidates to replace Democratic 1st District State Rep. Luis Moscoso is getting crowded. Former 1st Legislative District Democratic Chairman Nicholas Carlson has… Continue reading
Two Republicans have announced plans to challenge Democratic State Rep. Derek Stanford in the 1st Legislative District. Bothell-area Republicans Neil Thannish and Brian Travis both… Continue reading
