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How did Snohomish County lawmakers’ bills fare in Olympia?
As thousands of bills churned in the Legislature, only a fraction made it to their journey’s end in…
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Do Snohomish County lawmakers want a 2020 presidential rematch?
The Herald contacted seven Republican legislators representing parts of Snohomish County about their primary choice. Five did not…
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Washington’s 5th police academy could be in Snohomish County
A new academy in Northwest Washington would help clear a lengthy wait list for new police hires to…
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Curriculum on state tribes to be renamed after late Tulalip legislator
On Tuesday, John McCoy’s former colleagues in the Senate honored the late lawmaker by passing House Bill 1879.
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Snohomish County has the highest rent in the state. Could this bill help?
In one year, rent for the average two-bedroom apartment in Snohomish County went up 20%. A bill seeks…
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Ninth-grade program gets money, initiatives to get hearings
It’s day 47, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
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Presidential primary ballots en route to Snohomish County voters
Voters must indicate a party preference to vote for a candidate. Ballots are due March 12.
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Small plane lost power in crash north of Paine Field, flight club says
The pilot reportedly called 911, stuck in a tree, on Friday. The sole occupant survived “without a scratch,”…
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Everett student health centers, estuary work prioritized in state plan
If approved, the state Senate’s supplemental capital budget plan would give an extra $12 million to Snohomish County…
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Budgets begin to roll out, more bills die
It’s day 40, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
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Bill seeks to improve ferry reliability with a work group
While the state Department of Transportation isn’t completely on board, Rep. Greg Nance thinks his bill will help…
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Shuffling elections, pricey EpiPens and octopus farms
It’s day 33, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
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Navy plans frigate shuffle to increase military ships in Everett
Concentrating a new class of frigates in Everett could lead to a decrease in sailors at the base…
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0.3% sales tax for public safety has support of local Democrats, police
A proposed law would allow local councils to bypass voters and impose an extra tax. Snohomish County voters…
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Bipartisan bill aims to curb homelessness among young adults
Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, and Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, want to fund temporary housing for those exiting treatment…
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Should Washington require headlights 24 hours a day on highways?
Sen. John Lovick’s bill aims to create “a culture of safety” on state highways. Opponents say it could…
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4 bills that died in first cutoff in Olympia this week
Here is what’s (not) happening in the Legislature…
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Free community college bill advances through House committee
If the bill passes, Snohomish County graduates could get one year of free college locally, regardless of income.
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I-405 express lanes soon to become more expensive for commuters
The price increase, approved Monday, will increase tolls to a high of $15 during peak hours.
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Mill Creek senator’s bill would expand solar power in WA neighborhoods
The measure looks to benefit people who can’t get solar energy of their own — but could via…