State Senate votes to toss I-960's tax-raising hurdle
OLYMPIA – Democrats in the state Senate overcame procedural missteps and a testy three-hour debate today before muscling through a bill making it easier for them to raise taxes. [More]
By Jerry Cornfield
Herald Writer | February 9
Lynnwood sets height limit on grass: 8 inches
LYNNWOOD — Lawns with grass taller than 8 inches are now illegal in this city. Placing the restriction on unsightly yards was one of several steps the City Council took on Monday to tighten up its nuisance ordinance. [More]
BY Mina Williams
For The Herald | February 9
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Boeing hopeful as the 747-8 takes its first flight
EVERETT — The Boeing Co.'s newest freighter and biggest jet, the 747-8, took its first flight Monday. [More]
By Michelle Dunlop
Herald Writer | February 9
Dicks could get Murtha’s powerful committee post
WASHINGTON — Veteran Washington congressman Rep. Norm Dicks will likely ascend to one of the most powerful jobs in Congress following the death Monday of Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa. [More]
McClatchy Newspapers and Herald Staff | February 9
Police seek witnesses in two accidents
Detectives from the Washington State Patrol are seeking witnesses in two recent serious injury accidents involving commercial vehicles. [More]
By Katya Yefimova
Herald Writer
| February 9
County archive software paid for but waiting for set-up
EVERETT — Snohomish County spent more than $87,000 on an e-mail archiving system that it sidelined last year because the program was deemed a low priority. [More]
By Noah Haglund
Herald Writer | February 9
‘Roadkill’ caucus seeks a voice for centrist Democrats
OLYMPIA — Centrist Democrats frustrated that their ideas and voices are routinely mashed by the Legislature’s liberals and conservatives are banding together. They call themselves the Roadkill Caucus. [More]
By Jerry Cornfield
Herald Writer | February 9
Former Whidbey student shot
LANGLEY — A small alternative high school on Whidbey Island was in mourning Monday, less than a day after one of its June graduates was fatally shot in Tacoma. [More]
By Eric Stevick
Herald Writer | February 9
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