Former Bothell mayor set to challenge Inslee for governor

BOTHELL – Another Republican has joined the growing field of candidates seeking to oust Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat.

Real estate developer and former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed is the fourth Republican to throw his hat in the conservative ring.

He joins Republic Police Chief Loren Culp, Anton Sakharov of Maple Valley and Sen. Phil Fortunato of Auburn in seeking the Republican nomination.

Freed announced his candidacy via a YouTube video Sept. 6, noting his candidacy will focus on the growing homeless problem as well as government transparency.

“Rampant homelessness is now viewed as the new nor...