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Edmonds teachers and district at odds over school schedule
Teachers want more prep time than the district is offering. A mediator will try to resolve the dispute.
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Local delegates adjust to the unconventional conventions
It’s not the same, but Democrats and Republicans are participating with laptop computers and TVs.
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‘We can learn from Slade’s life’: Gorton touched many here
Snohomish County politicians admired his ability to listen and willingness to reach across the aisle.
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Postmaster general pauses plan for overhauling mail delivery
AG Ferguson sues, alleging the U.S. Postal Service leader acted without following federal law.
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County’s voter turnout for primary election hit 50-year high
Election officials certified results Tuesday. A late surge pushed turnout to the best showing since 1964.
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A levy failure pushes Lakewood to cut spending, tap reserves
Among other cuts, the district plans to axe a school resource officer and leave vacant jobs unfilled.
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GOP lawmakers want special session; Dems say what’s the rush
Republicans want to tackle a deficit. Gov. Jay Inslee and other Dems are waiting to see what Congress…
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Bond defeat scuttles plans for Everett school improvements
The continuing pandemic and recession likely were factors in the district’s second bond setback in three years.
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Local Black leaders: Harris is blazing new trail in politics
They say the Democratic vice-presidential candidate will crack open a door long shut to women of color.
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Everett school bond loses ground in latest tally of ballots
Some good news in Lakewood where the district’s two-year technology levy inched closer to passage
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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed
That includes Snohomish County. But the he backs reopening elementaries in counties with low infection rates.
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Flower World hit with $4,200 fine for banning face masks
Inspectors say the Maltby nursery’s policy put workers at risk of exposure to coronavirus.
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School levies are in trouble in Lakewood and Darrington
Everett’s $317 million bond proposal is within striking distance, but levies could go down in the north county.
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Appointees leading in area legislative races; few close ones
It was a solid night for incumbents, with more than half the expected ballots counted.
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Gov. Jay Inslee cruises, with GOP’s Loren Culp a strong 2nd
Denny Heck leads the contest for lieutenant governor. Incumbent Democrats routed foes in other statewide races.
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Tuesday is your last chance to cast a ballot in the primary
Voters will decide school measures and determine the November match-ups for local, state and federal offices.
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School levies in front of Lakewood, Darrington voters again
After setbacks in February, both districts trimmed their proposals in pursuit of success Tuesday.
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With the primary in a pandemic, candidates had to adapt
Voting ends Tuesday in an election without big rallies, fundraisers and face-to-face debates.
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Rogue Snohomish barber faces big tab for his political protest
Bob Martin must pay a $90,000 fine and may lose his license after defying stay-home order in May
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Sex ed, local control at heart of race for state schools chief
Incumbent Chris Reykdal faces five foes who argue he’s pushing too many state policies on school districts.