Candidates in this year’s Washington elections must report what they spend on media created using artificial intelligence and other digital tools and declare who is paying for their yard signs,…
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Did Bob Ferguson go too far responding to fellow Fergusons?
Democratic candidate Bob Ferguson pursued various hardball political and legal tactics to get two opponents who share his name out of the governor’s race — including an option the secretary…
WA decides: Initiative 2117 to repeal the Climate Commitment Act
This article is one in a series looking at statewide initiatives on Washington’s 2024 November ballot. What would Initiative 2117 do? It would repeal a 2021 law, known as the…
Bob Ferguson gets two Bob Fergusons to exit governor’s race
Only one Democrat named Bob Ferguson is running to be Washington’s next governor after two others with the same name withdrew Monday. The Bob still standing is the attorney general….
Three Bob Fergusons now running for governor as race takes turn for the weird
The number of Bob Fergusons running to be Washington’s next governor grew to three on Friday. A conservative Republican activist threw a monkey wrench into the race by recruiting two…
WA decides: Initiative 2109 to repeal the state’s capital gains tax
This article is one in a series looking at statewide initiatives on Washington’s 2024 November ballot. What would the initiative do? Initiative 2109 would repeal Washington’s capital gains tax. What…
Washington election season kicks into gear with candidate filing
An election season thick with intrigue gets formally underway in Washington on Monday when candidates can begin filing for hundreds of local, state and federal offices. Retirements and redistricting assure…
South County Fire to seek benefit charge renewal in Aug. 6 primary election
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners Tuesday night unanimously approved a ballot measure for voters to consider a 10-year renewal of a benefit charge to maintain fire and emergency…
Mary Anderson announces candidacy for Snohomish County Superior Court Pos. 12
Attorney Mary Anderson has declared her candidacy for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Pos. 12. The position has been held by Judge Anita Farris, who will retire from the bench…
As campaigning revs up, WA laws aim to detect cyber attacks and protect election workers
As the 2024 campaign season heats up, new laws are taking hold in Washington to protect election workers and boost security of ballot counting statewide. One increases criminal penalties for…
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Washington’s presidential primary is underway. Are you ready?
Voters began receiving ballots last week for Washington’s March 12 presidential primary. Here are a few things to know if you plan to participate. This primary is unlike regular elections…
League of Women Voters launches video competition for high schoolers
The League of Women Voters of Washington has launched a video creation contest that is now open to all high school students in Washington. The competition theme is “Election Credibility”…
Ballots for presidential primary to be mailed Feb. 22
On Thursday, Feb. 22, Snohomish County Elections will mail ballots for the March 12 presidential primary to 507,000 registered voters, according to a news release. The presidential primary is an…
Edmonds School District thanks voters for support
With initial Tuesday results showing the Edmonds School District’s construction bond passing by 64.21% and the replacement technology/capital levy passing by 64%, the district issued a press release Wednesday thanking…
Voters approving Edmonds School District bond, levy in early returns
Edmonds School District voters were approving by a significant margin a school bond and levy according to first-day returns released by the Snohomish County Elections Office Tuesday night. Both Proposition…
Lynnwood Councilmember Josh Binda announces bid for U.S. House
Young supporters gathered around Josh Binda Wednesday as he arrived at Edmonds College to announce his campaign for the 2nd District Congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen….
Community members rally to support Edmonds School District levy, bond issues
More than 100 people of all ages gathered Thursday evening in the Edmonds Waterfront Center ballroom to show their support for the Edmonds School District school levy and bond issue…
Edmonds Chamber to host schools superintendent Jan. 24 for community update on school bond, levy
Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner will be the guest speaker at an Edmonds Chamber of Commerce-sponsored community update at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the newly renovated…
Here are the candidates on Washington’s presidential primary ballot
President Joe Biden won’t be the only Democratic candidate for voters to consider in Washington’s March 12 presidential primary. Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips and self-help author Marianne Williamson will be…
Reminder: Learn more about Edmonds School District upcoming bond and levy proposals during Dec. 7 meeting
The Edmonds Civic Roundtable has scheduled an information session Thursday, Dec. 7 regarding the Edmonds School District’s upcoming bond and levy proposals. Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner will provide an overview…