As thousands of bills churned in the Legislature, only a fraction made it to their journey’s end in this 60-day legislative session.
The Herald contacted seven Republican legislators representing parts of Snohomish County about their primary choice. Five did not respond.
A new academy in Northwest Washington would help clear a lengthy wait list for new police hires to get training.
On Tuesday, John McCoy’s former colleagues in the Senate honored the late lawmaker by passing House Bill 1879.
In one year, rent for the average two-bedroom apartment in Snohomish County went up 20%. A bill seeks to cap any increases at 7%.
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It’s day 47, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
Voters must indicate a party preference to vote for a candidate. Ballots are due March 12.
The pilot reportedly called 911, stuck in a tree, on Friday. The sole occupant survived “without a scratch,” the president of Puget Sound Flyers said.
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It’s day 40, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
If approved, the state Senate’s supplemental capital budget plan would give an extra $12 million to Snohomish County projects.
While the state Department of Transportation isn’t completely on board, Rep. Greg Nance thinks his bill will help ferries long-term.
It’s day 33, here is what’s happening in the Legislature.
Concentrating a new class of frigates in Everett could lead to a decrease in sailors at the base over the next decade, according to a report released Friday.
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Here is what’s (not) happening in the Legislature…
A proposed law would allow local councils to bypass voters and impose an extra tax. Snohomish County voters narrowly rejected a similar tax in 2016.
Rep. Julio Cortes, D-Everett, and Rep. Carolyn Eslick, R-Sultan, want to fund temporary housing for those exiting treatment at ages 18 to 24.
Sen. John Lovick’s bill aims to create “a culture of safety” on state highways. Opponents say it could promote “disproportionate enforcement priorities.”
If the bill passes, Snohomish County graduates could get one year of free college locally, regardless of income.
The price increase, approved Monday, will increase tolls to a high of $15 during peak hours.
The measure looks to benefit people who can’t get solar energy of their own — but could via a neighborhood grid.
