Shortly after hearing the news Saturday morning that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were the projected winners of the U.S. Presidential and Vice Presidential race, a group of Mountlake Terrace residents gathered in the former Roger’s Marketplace parking lot to celebrate. — Photos courtesy Dustin Dekoekkoek
Jared Mead was leading in the first day of general election returns to permanently fill the Snohomish County Council District 4 seat left vacant by the resignation earlier this year of Terry Ryan. Mead was appointed in April to fill the remainder of Ryan’s term, with the understanding he would have to stand for election…
For those who have not yet filled out their ballots for the Nov. 3 election, time is running out. Here are your options: What follows is a list of South Snohomish County drop boxes, which are open until 8 p.m. Nov. 3. (It’s recommended you use a drop box rather than the U.S. mail this…
Voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 3 to return their general election ballots, and it’s recommended you drop them into a drop box rather than the U.S. Mail to avoid possible delays. (If you do use the U.S. Mail, ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 3.) Here’s a list of South Snohomish County drop…
With Nov. 3 general election ballots in the U.S. mail, as of Oct. 15, to registered voters, here are a couple of reminders. First, here’s a list of all drop-box locations in Snohomish County, including those further afield in case you are out and about, as well as new drop-box locations according to the Snohomish…
It seems that there’s a lot of enthusiasm among general election voters so far this year, as local ballot drop boxes have been busy, the Snohomish County auditor said. County Auditor Garth Fell said that as of Wednesday, Oct. 22, Snohomish County has received a total of 68, 736 ballots through the county’s 30 ballot…
South County Fire is asking voters in Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County to consider approving a benefit charge that would change the way property owners pay for emergency services. The measure – sponsored by the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) — will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, which is being mailed out to…
To help voters learn more about local candidates for Washington State Legislature, MLTnews sent a questionnaire to each local candidate for state representative appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. We are posting these as we receive them. State Rep. Shelley Kloba, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to the District 1, Position 2 seat,…
Kids and sex education. It can be a volatile debate any time. This year, the debate is explosive. For the first time in U.S. history, an entire state (Washington) will vote to approve or reject a new statewide sex education program. Snohomish County is in the thick of the debate. The core of the debate…
The League of Women Voters Snohomish County has announced its final candidate forums in October for state and federal races. Forums sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters let the public hear from candidates in contested races as they respond to questions from a moderator. This year they can be heard on the radio…
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The League of Women Voters is non-partisan and does not endorse any candidates, but is committed to providing accurate and current information, resources and programs for voters in Snohomish County. The website, www.lwvsnoho.org, also has video recordings of local candidate forums. To find information tailored to a specific voter’s address, visit www.vote411.org ,which is supported by…
The League of Women Voters Snohomish County has scheduled several candidate forums in October for state and federal races. Forums sponsored by the non-partisan League of Women Voters let the public hear from candidates in contested races as they respond to questions from a moderator. This year they can be heard on the radio at…
Voters had a chance to meet November general election candidates running for the 32nd state legislative district, Snohomish County PUD board of commissioners, and Snohomish County Superior Court during a virtual event sponsored earlier this week by the Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) and Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club. This is the fourth year of…
The Mountlake Terrace Anti-Racist Coalition is sponsoring a drive-in voter registration event from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the west side of the former Roger’s Marketplace parking lot. The event is non-partisan and will follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. There will be voter registration forms available in a variety of languages, a QR code if…
States across the country are taking lessons from Washington’s almost 10-year tradition of voting by mail. Washington is one of five states that sends ballots to all registered voters – with or without a pandemic – along with Oregon, Colorado, Utah and Hawaii. Kristin Eberhard is director of Climate and Democracy at the Sightline Institute’s…
To help voters learn more about local candidates for Washington State Legislature, MLTnews sent a questionnaire to each candidate for state representative appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. We are posting these are we receive them. Washington State Rep. Davina Duerr, a Democrat, is running for re-election to the Position 1 seat of…
Registration is open for Homage Senior Services’ first virtual town hall candidate forum, set for Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 4-6 p.m. A total of 27 local and state candidates are scheduled to address issues regarding older adults and people with disabilities. The event will take place on Zoom and will also be streamed on various…
To help voters learn more about local candidates for Washington State Legislature, MLTnews sent a questionnaire to each candidate for state representative appearing on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. We are posting these are we receive them. Jeb Brewer, a Republican, is campaigning for the 1st Legislative District Position 2 seat now held by incumbent…
The Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) — in partnership with Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club — is hosting a local candidate forum on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6:15-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. All are invited to join and learn more about the candidates running for the 21st and 32nd legislative districts, PUD and Snohomish Superior Court. “We want…
Democrat Jared Mead and Republican Brenda Carrington were leading in early primary election returns to permanently fill the Snohomish County Council District 4 seat left vacant by the resignation earlier this year of Terry Ryan. Mead was appointed in April to fill the remainder of Ryan’s term, with the understanding he would have to stand…
If you haven’t yet voted in the primary election, the deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 4. The election is mail-only but you don’t need a stamp as ballots are postage paid. Ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 4 for the primary, which includes a variety of races ranging from U.S. Congress to governor to the state…
A reminder that the deadline to vote in the primary election — which includes a variety of races ranging from U.S. Congress to governor to the state Legislature — is Tuesday, Aug. 4. All ballots must be postmarked or left in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on that day. Ballots and voters pamphlets…
Three candidates hoping to permanently fill the Snohomish County Council District 4 seat left vacant by the resignation of Terry Ryan in February faced off during a League of Women Voters of Snohomish County recorded forum earlier this week. The candidates — who answered questions from moderator and league past president Karen Matson — included…
With Aug. 4 primary election ballots scheduled to arrive in mailboxes this week, we are including a summary of those appearing on the primary ballot (races that have three or more candidates) for Washington State Legislature, by district. All information was taken from the Snohomish County Voters Pamphlet: District 1 (includes part of Mountlake Terrace and…
Primary election voting for a variety of races — ranging from U.S. Congress to governor to the state Legislature — is set to start later this week, with the Snohomish County voters’ pamphlet mailed Wednesday, July 15 and ballots in the mail on Thursday, July 16. In addition, Mountlake Terrace and Brier residents will vote…
