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Supreme Court to weigh state’s actions against rogue electors
An Everett man and two others contend the Constitution allowed them to put country ahead of party.
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Curtain rises on campaign season as candidate filing begins
With COVID, all filing is online and, for now, campaigning will be a virtual experience for all.
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As state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget
A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.
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Robinson emerges as Democrats’ top choice for Senate seat
The Snohomish County Council will decide May 13 on a successor to John McCoy, who retired last month.
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Golfing and hiking return but a hair cut is out until June
Phase one begins today; barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.
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Democrats to nominate potential successors for John McCoy
If Rep. June Robinson is tapped for the vacancy, several people are interested in her House seat.
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Rapid coronavirus tests make drive-thru debut in county
Gov. Inslee clears way for elective surgeries but won’t say how long stay home order will be extended
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Inslee challenger seeks to block ban on religious gatherings
The GOP candidate for governor says he’s been prevented from conducting Bible studies in his home.
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$317 million Everett school bond bound for August vote
Board members say passage of the measure will help the community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers
The company shed 20% of its workforce. Here at The Daily Herald, a dozen people lost their jobs.
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Tribal casino will go smoke-free in response to pandemic
When Angel of the Winds Casino Resort near Arlington reopens, it will be entirely non-smoking.
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State Supreme Court denies request to release more inmates
At an online hearing, an attorney for prisoners had said conditions do not allow for adequate social distancing.
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Under court order, 46 inmates released to Snohomish County
More are to be freed this week as the state works to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in prisons.
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Governor: Many COVID-19 restrictions to linger after May 4
In a televised address, Jay Inslee announced a framework for a very gradual end to social lockdown.
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State ready to free hundreds of prisoners amid COVID-19
Corrections published a list of over 1,150 inmates set for release under Gov. Jay Inslee’s order.
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Tulalip leader, state lawmaker John McCoy to retire
In a 17-year career, McCoy gave a quiet, firm voice to those without one in the political process.
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Inslee signs order to free hundreds of nonviolent prisoners
The state may release up to 950 inmates as officials look to prevent COVID-19 deaths behind bars.
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Inslee: We are not close, yet, to lifting restrictions
As governor warns the lockdown may last awhile, builders offer path to freeing their industry now
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When life returns to normal, it won’t be the normal you knew
COVID-19 social distancing will likely end in phases, over months. State and local health officials preach patience.
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Up to 950 inmates to be let out early amid COVID-19 concern
After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take immediate steps to thin populations.