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A gift idea for a troubled relationship: intervention
Appointment flap is latest dispute in protracted rift between Senate Republicans and Lt. Gov. Habib.
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State sues to end arrests of immigrants at courthouses
The lawsuit contends the practice is unconstitutional and deters crime victims from testifying.
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Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.
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Recounts: Nicholls on school board, Urban on fire commission
And Mason Thompson defeated Leigh Henderson for a seat on the Bothell City Council.
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County sues state to recoup costs of new ballot drop boxes
A 2017 law required counties to put in more boxes, but the state hasn’t provided any reimbursement.
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Thompson captures Bothell City Council post by 5 votes
Meanwhile, recounts will decide seats on the Everett School Board and the South County Fire commission.
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Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not
As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.
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Graduation rates rise and fall across Snohomish County
A new report shows the statewide rate in the 2019 school year was the same as in 2018.
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For now, your car-tab costs are not going down
A state Supreme Court ruling keeps Initiative 976 on hold as a lawsuit wends its way through the…
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When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent
A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.
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AG asks Supreme Court to let car-tab measure take effect
An injunction temporarily blocks I-976. The attorney general says that “overrides the will” of voters.
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You’ve been hacked! Data breaches in Washington on the rise
But fewer people had personal information compromised from cyberattacks in 2019 compared to 2018.
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The election is over — but for recounts in three races
It’s official now: There’s a new member on the Snohomish County Council and a new sheriff.
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Initiative impresario, political provocateur — and governor?
Tim Eyman’s candidacy will settle whether voters like him as much as they like his tax-cutting ideas.
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Is Eyman really running for governor? It’s looking that way
He’s launched a website, registered his campaign and decided to run as an independent in 2020.
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Eyman’s next initiative is to become Washington’s governor
The renowned anti-tax crusader declared his candidacy but hasn’t said if he’ll run as a Republican.
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This Bothell ballot battle is still too close to call
Mason Thompson trailed Leigh Henderson for two weeks. He moved ahead by two votes on Thursday.
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Affirmative action measure fails but could resurface in 2020
Supporters started too late and had too little money to explain the problems R-88 would solve.
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Somers says he isn’t pushing to get jail under his control
But the county executive says the idea of taking management away from the sheriff is still on the…
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Sondland appearance should spice up impeachment drama
As Democrats meticulously build their case, Republicans look for ways to crack its foundation.