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Familiar faces making their mark in City Council contests
In Lynnwood, a 21-year-old is winning, while in Edmonds only 81 votes separate three hopefuls.
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Snohomish voters want to keep an extra sales tax for roads
Voters in the Sultan area, meanwhile, were rejecting a larger commission to oversee rural Fire District 5.
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Time is running out if you want a say in Tuesday’s primary
Voters will trim the field in contests for mayor, and seats on city councils, school boards and more.
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Big difference in contests for two Snohomish council seats
Incumbent Dana faces ex-council colleague Guzak and activist Baty as 3 first-timers vie for other seat
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Snohomish asks voters to renew sales tax for transportation
Money would pay for overlays and intersection fixes. Foes say city has money and tax no longer needed
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State will close a minimum security unit at Monroe prison
Corrections officials had targeted two units in the first phase of closures. No date for action.
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Snohomish Council tackles touchy subject of mayoral pay hike
A Tuesday work session will be a chance for the City Council to discuss if it’s time for…
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Fined: Elected leaders missed financial disclosure deadline
Among them were the county executive, two County Council members and a mayor.
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Ready, set, vote: Ballots for Aug. 3 primary go out Thursday
A half-million voters get a say in setting the field for three dozen races for local office.
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With fewer inmates, state prepares to close prison units
In Monroe, two minimum security units will shut down soon, followed by the Washington State Reformatory.
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Edmonds district and teachers agree on a short-term pact
The agreement will extend the current contract for a year and boost the pay of classroom instructors.
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Oso slide memorial gets boost with $500,000 state grant
With the money, the county can continue work on a park where those who lost their lives can…
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On Wednesday, Reopening Day, take a seat anywhere you like
As the governor lifts restrictions, health officials caution that the pandemic is not over.
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With credit scores out, will insurers cut or hike your rate?
Lack of affordable housing squeezed buyers and drove up home prices across Snohomish County.
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State ferry fares set to rise for drivers and walk-ons
A state panel proposed a 2.5% hike in each of the next two years to cover the system’s…
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Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with the Tulalips, Stillaguamish and 13 other tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
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Inslee names new head of ESD; vax lottery winners contacted
The governor chose acting commissioner Cami Feek to lead the Employment Security Department.
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Supreme Court considers whether Inslee’s veto went too far
Lawmakers contend he exceeded his authority. The governor argues what he did was legal and necessary.
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Some sex offenders may return to home counties, but where?
A search is on for a Snohomish County site to house a dozen or more offenders returning from…
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As cells empty, state looks to close Monroe prison units
Half of the lockup there could be shut down, with officials looking to close prison units statewide.