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An open House seat draws three hopefuls with civic resumes
Democrats Anne Anderson and April Berg, and Republican Mark James, are vying to serve the 44th District.
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Everett schools seek to tackle present, future needs with $317M bond
The measure replaces schools and adds classrooms. Foes say it’s too pricy and won’t ease overcrowding.
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As COVID cases soar, Inslee again warns of stay home order
The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.
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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
Locally, leaders worry a spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.
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Ready or not, voting in primary election begins this week
Voters will winnow the field for local, state and federal offices. School bonds, levies on tap too.
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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in Snohomish County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
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High court to consider merits of sheriff’s recall on Sept. 10
Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney hopes to derail local attorneys who are working to unseat him.
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Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless electors
Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner
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Inslee: Businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
As COVID-19 cases surge in several counties, governor also pauses reopening to fend off a relapse.
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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
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High court weighs legality of voter-approved car tab measure
Foes of Initiative 976 argue it violates the Constitution and should be tossed out.
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Lawmakers thought Inslee’s veto went too far; they were right
The governor knew vetoing a single sentence in roads budget was unusual. A judge ruled it wasn’t legal.
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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
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Fortney asks state high court to stop latest recall effort
Snohomish County’s embattled sheriff wants to derail local attorneys working in concert to unseat him.
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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public
Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…
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Eyman is in the voter guide after removing Inslee reference
The initiative-promoter turned GOP candidate was told references to the governor weren’t allowed.
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High court ruling brings joy and relief for ‘Dreamers’
But with Trump in power, DACA recipients and their allies say it’s a reprieve, not an end to…
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State braces for huge budget hole as tax collections tumble
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
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Eyman told he can’t talk about Inslee in voter guide statement
The initiative-promoter turned GOP candidate was informed his references to the governor aren’t allowed.
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State schools chief expects classrooms to reopen this fall
Superintendent Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.