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Veteran Island County commissioner hopes to unseat Bailey
Helen Price Johnson, a Democrat, has launched a campaign to defeat the GOP state senator in 2020.
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We’re going to be awash in tax advisory measures this fall
There will be 12 on the ballot. There would be none had Democratic lawmakers passed one bill.
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Another big ballot battle is brewing on the cost of car tabs
Eyman’s latest measure would cause state to lose hundreds of millions of dollars for transportation.
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It works! State election system debuts without feared drama
And a new law allowing folks to register and vote on Election Day didn’t get a ton of…
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McDuffy’s tenure as leader of Edmonds schools to end in 2020
After nearly 40 years in education, the superintendent says she’ll retire after the next school year.
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Nelson and Tibbott snag top spots in Edmonds mayoral race
After combining for nearly 75%, the two city councilmen are likely to face-off in November.
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Roundup: Fire districts to merge, incumbents are prevailing
Two ex-Lynnwood councilmen will likely vie for one seat as two current members prepare to face off.
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Four candidates look to succeed Edmonds School Board leader
They’ve worked in the school district or with it. Now they want to shape the policies that guide…
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Four challengers taking on Edmonds School Board incumbent
They are talking about teacher layoffs and improving communication between the board and parents.
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Larsen: Time to impeach President Trump
Everett’s congressman says Trump’s attack on four female colleagues denigrates the meaning of citizenship.
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How our House members voted in response to ‘racist comments’
It was no surprise Washington’s seven Democrats backed the measure and its three Republicans did not.
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In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman
After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.
Business
Did extended tax break get Boeing to build 777X in Everett?
Maybe, maybe not. A new state report says it’s not clear if it was an incentive, and Boeing…
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New deal makes Mukilteo teachers among state’s highest paid
The agreement also reduces the size of special education classes while boosting support for students.
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Ready, set, vote: Primary ballots will be arriving this week
Same-day registration will be in place. And the state will be using a new election management system
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Eight candidates and one seat make for a primary scramble
Seven Democrats and a Republican are hustling for votes in Snohomish County Council District 2.
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New statewide election system causing concern among auditors
They don’t think VoteWA is ready for prime time but are confident primary results will be accurate
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Stanwood firm looks to double its composting operation
Expansion of Lenz Enterprises’ facility calls for processing more hours each day and on Saturdays.
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As time expires, Eyman lacks signatures for anti-tax measure
In spite of the setback, Eyman still has an initiative dealing with car tabs on the November ballot.
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Reykdal wants second term leading state public school system
Snohomish native, who narrowly won the seat in 2016, announced his re-election bid Thursday