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Despite a major lead, Seahawks fall to Bengals in OT Page C1
MCMENAMINS: The newest
location from the brewing brothers opens in Bothell on Thursday and features so much more than beer. There’s a 72-room hotel, a first-run movie theater and a huge saltwater pool open to residents.
DEMOCRATS DEBATE: The first of six
presidential candidate tussles is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday in Las Vegas. It will be televised on CNN, as well as streamed live by the network.
GENERAL ELECTION: Ballots for the
Nov. 3 general election will be mailed Thursday. Check heraldnet.com for info on the variety of local and state races and candidates. MONDAY, 10.12.2015
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ELECTION 2015 | Snohomish County Council
No sure thing for Sullivan Longtime politician faces opposition from newcomer Tisdel
Teacher seeks help for victims Sonja Vaughan, friends with the Jaquez family for more than 8 years, started a fund to help the siblings who were shot by a gang member. By Eric Stevick Herald Writer
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Brian Sullivan (right) listens as Trace Regan talks about problems with the boat launch near the ferry pier while Sullivan campaigns door-to-door Oct. 2 in Mukilteo.
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EVERETT — Brian Sullivan’s three decades in politics could have positioned him as an elder statesman by this point in his career. Instead, the personable Democrat finds himself under siege from some members of his own party as he seeks a third term on the Snohomish County Council. Leaders such as Everett Mayor
Ray Stephanson and former County Executive Bob Drewel say they’re disappointed. They’re backing Greg Tisdel, Sullivan’s opponent on Nov. 3. Sullivan said political and business elites are attempting to punish him for staying true to his principles. “No offense, but I’d rather address the needs of the many than the needs of the few,” Sullivan said. “I’m not going to give up just because a small, powerful
group wants me to.” Sullivan’s loyalties extend to Boeing Machinists and to homeowners opposed to commercial passenger flights at Paine Field. Tisdel has never held political office. While he may lack Sullivan’s crowd-warming touch, backers say they respect his integrity. A fixture in economic development efforts, he worked in the 1980s to help bring Naval Station Everett to town. Later he got involved in landing a local
Washington State University branch campus. “What’s important is that people know who I am, that I’m qualified to do the job, that I’m excited to do the job,” Tisdel said. The campaign between the two men has, at times, taken aggressive turns. In a candidate forum this summer Tisdel used the line, See SULLIVAN, back page, this section
EVERETT — The friendship began more than eight years ago when a little girl brought potted plants to her teachers at Picnic Point Elementary School. Maria Jaquez was in kindergarten, the daughter of a landscaper. Sonja Vaughan was a first-grade teacher at the school north of Lynnwood. She also knew Maria’s brother, Kevin, who is a few years older. At the time, well before Vaughan had children of her own, her husband often was on the road. He suggested they hire somebody to keep up on the yard. How about the dad of the girl who brings in the flowers? Vaughan was delighted to have Maria as one of her students the following year. Over time, a bond developed between the teacher and the girl’s family. They often would arrive together at Vaughan’s home on Saturdays while Dad worked. Sometimes Vaughan would make them lemonade and popcorn. On occasion, the family would go fishing and bring her part of the catch. “They were doing everything See HELP, Page A2
Man dies of injuries 3 months after caves collapse LYNNWOOD — Three months after his sister was killed in a collapse at the Big Four Ice Caves, a Lynnwood man also has died
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“Your wings were ready but our hearts were not,” the post said. “We miss you so much David Santana.” The sun-weakened ice toppled on David Santana and five others while they were exploring
‘You’re So Vain’? American Bandstand: Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is telling Donald Trump to stop using the band’s power ballad “Dream On” at presidential campaign events. Earlier in Trump’s campaign, Neil Young objected to his use of “Rockin’ in the Free World” (Page A7). Dear Abby. . . . B3 Horoscope . . . B8
inside the ice caves. He was taken by helicopter to a Seattle hospital but did not recover from his injuries. His sister, Anna Santana, 34, died that day from blunt force injuries. She was buried deep
Trump, R-Karaoke, should check with the artists, but we suggest as replacements Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train,” Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” “Hair” from the Broadway musical and the Rolling Stones’ “It’s All Over Now.” Ask not for whom the lane tolls: Noncommuters who want to use I-405’s new
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carpool/toll lanes are having to shell out $30 for the Flex Pass. Infrequent travelers aren’t considered a priority, says the state’s assistant secretary for tolling (Street Smarts, Page A3). Just wondering: Does the assistant secretary for tolling get his own bell, or does he share with the chief executive toller? Sports . . . . . . . C1 Your Photos . . B1
inside the cave. It took crews days to reach her. Her boyfriend was among those who survived. The couple was visiting from California. See CAVES, Page A2
Sea-Huh? The Seattle Seahawks gave up a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, losing to Cincinnati, the fifth time in seven games the team has blown a lead in the fourth quarter (Page C1). We knew the Mariners released closer Fernando Rodney but didn’t know he went to the Seahawks.
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