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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