Niko Battle Campaign rocked by allegations from ex-treasurer, PDC investigates
EVERETT—The Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has opened an investigation into embattled Everett City Council District 4 Candidate Niko Battle after Ministerial Treasurer to the Friends of Niko Battle campaign, Jacob Read, officially filed a complaint that alleges “severe and repeated campaign finance violations.” “Over the course of my tenure at Friends of Niko Battle […]
Everett City Council Candidate Niko Battle: Show Your Campaign Records!
EVERETT—After requesting to inspect the campaign records in accordance with WAC 390-16-043 on Thursday, July 31, Everett City Council Candidate Niko Battle has yet to make his campaign finances available for inspection to the Lynnwood Times. According to state law, “The inspection must be allowed within 48 hours of the date and time the request […]
Let’s Elect Niko Battle because Representation Isn’t Radical – It’s Responsible
Everett City Council is an all-white body that governs a city with a nearly half non-white population. This is a problem, but Niko Battle is the solution. Let’s elect Niko and deliver Everett a council that better reflects its people. As a community organizer involved in local politics and gun violence prevention for over a […]
Everett CC candidate Niko Battle’s eligibility questions surface
EVERETT—A Lynnwood Times investigation uncovered that Everett City Council candidate Niko Battle may be ineligible to run for office under Everett Charter codes. According to Washington voter registration data, Battle registered to vote in Snohomish County on May 7, 2025 – just five days before filing to run for the City Council position. The Everett […]
Niko Battle leads in local support in Everett CC race
EVERETT — As the race for Everett City Council District 4 intensifies, candidate Niko Battle is distinguishing himself as the leading grassroots contender. Battle’s campaign has raised a total of $8,398.62, combining grassroots donations, institutional support, and minimal self-funding. This includes the vast majority of contributions from individual donors with just $345.70 in self-funding. Battle […]
Niko Battle, Everett City Council candidate, believes he can be the champion South Everett needs
EVERETT—Niko Battle, who is running for Everett City Council Position 4, believes he is one who has a deep understanding of government, politics, and what it takes to make positive change happen. “I’ve talked to so many people in the district who feel that we’ve been neglected, feel as though our community hasn’t been heard […]
Don Schwab announces reelection campaign for Everett City Council
EVERETT—Retired Everett firefighter, and labor advocate Don Schwab officially announced his campaign for reelection to a second term on the Everett City Council representing District 3. With a deep commitment to public service and a proven track record of leadership, Schwab is ready to continue working for a stronger, more vibrant Everett. “It has been […]
Hands Off anti-Trump protesters return to Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Thousands of protesters congregated throughout the county Saturday, April 19, in protest of the Trump administration and the leader of DOGE, Elon Musk. On Broadway, from the 41st Street Overpass to Marine Drive, in Everett a plethora of honking horns emanated down the streets as flowing traffic passed by crowds of people bearing signs […]
Trump resistance groups take to the streets with events planned across Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—A plethora of anti-Trump resistance groups are rising across the country with many upcoming events planned across Snohomish County. On Saturday, April 5, millions of people attended the, more than, 1,600 Hands Off demonstrations across all 50 states, congregating at government buildings and parks with three demands: “an end to the billionaire takeover and […]
Alan Rubio launches 2025 bid for Everett City Council
EVERETT—In a bold and unique campaign launch, Alan Rubio, known for his passion for Everett, is officially entering the race for the Everett City Council District 4 seat. Armed with an Infinity Gauntlet prop—a symbol of strength, vision, and the power to bring about change—Rubio is ready to snap Everett into a brighter future. Rubio, […]
