Thursday, October 14, 2004 - Page updated at 10:26 a.m.
 

Ballot propositions for varied needs
Voters in Snohomish County will be asked to decide on a variety of ballot propositions in next month's general election. The propositions include tax levies for emergency medical... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 13, 2004]
 
State Legislature
House Position 1: Feel represented? Voters to decide
The incumbent says he's done a good job representing his district. The challenger says few people even know who the incumbent is. That's the way the turf is laid out in the contest... [10:26 A.M. Oct. 14, 2004]
 
State Legislature
Position 2: Candidates share local ties
Both candidates for the 39th Legislative District's House Position 2 can boast of long ties to their communities. But incumbent Republican Kirk Pearson of Monroe says he should... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 13, 2004]
 
Education
Some small businesses call tax for schools too expensive
Snohomish County K-12 schools would receive an infusion of $38 million per year under a proposed education initiative on November's ballot. Those funds, part of $1 billion in new... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 13, 2004]
 
39th District Senate: Veteran senator faces teacher
A teacher who says she's bothered by polarization in her neighborhood and the nation is challenging one of the most conservative senators in the state. Monroe Democrat Susanne Olson... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 13, 2004]
 
State Legislature
Whidbey residents compete for seat in House
The race for House Position 1 in the 10th Legislative District pits longtime Whidbey Island residents against each other. Coupeville Mayor Nancy Conard, a Democrat, points to her... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 06, 2004]
 
State Legislature
Sears negotiator trying to unseat GOP incumbent
The race for House Position 2 in the 10th Legislative District pits a first-term incumbent against a candidate who has run for office once before. Republican Barbara Bailey of... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 06, 2004]
 
State Legislature
Election 2004: 10th Legislative District - Experience vs. change
Mary Margaret Haugen gestures around the living room of her Camano Island home and describes the things she's done in 22 years in the state Legislature, from helping preserve a... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 06, 2004]
 
Ballot measures
Group announces opposition to I-884
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce has adopted a position opposing Initiative 884. The proposal would raise the state sales tax to 7. 5 percent from 6. 5 percent to create... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 06, 2004]
 
State Legislature
21st Legislative District: Candidates vary widely on what issues are key
About all Mary Helen Roberts and Roger "Cowboy" Wilson have in common are their hands-on commitments to kids and education. Roberts, who easily won the Democratic primary last... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 06, 2004]
 
State Legislature
Democrat getting bipartisan support in race
State campaign-donation records say it all: Rep. Brian Sullivan is supported by Democrats and Republicans alike. "My goal in life is to be like [Henry M.] 'Scoop' Jackson — —... [12:00 A.M. Oct. 06, 2004]
 
PUD race offers 2 choices: "insider" or "outsider"
With the departure of Cynthia First from the Snohomish County Public Utility District board, two women vie to take her place. Toni Olson, an "insider" with 22 years of administrative... [12:00 A.M. Sep. 29, 2004]
 
State House races: Criminal justice tops list of issues in campaign
Criminal-justice issues will be at the forefront of the campaign between former Seattle police officer and Democratic state Rep. Al O'Brien and Republican Jeff Merrill, a Washington... [12:00 A.M. Sep. 22, 2004]
 
State House races: Different routes to similar goals
Both candidates for House Position 2 in the 1st Legislative District agree on a need for better education, faster transit and more jobs. But they have different ideas for funding... [12:00 A.M. Sep. 22, 2004]
 
State Senate race: Incumbent, challenger focus on education, business
Democrat Rosemary McAuliffe has represented the 1st Legislative District as a senator for almost 12 years. She said she's found reasons to run again this year, while her Republican... [12:00 A.M. Sep. 22, 2004]