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Pickleball is the state sport; it may soon have a license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up with Sen. John Lovick on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build…
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Senate panel backs bill adding another judge in Snohomish County
It’s been 25 years since the Legislature approved a new District Court judge for the county. It won’t…
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Push begins for a pickleball license plate and a ban on octopus farming
Those are two of 700 bills introduced in the first week of the 2023 legislative session.
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They’re in an upbeat mood. We’ve got a definition of middle housing
It’s Day 3 of the 2023 legislative session. Good feelings can’t last forever as committee hearings and votes…
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Inslee makes his case for a $4 billion housing bond in State of the State
Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…
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Lawmakers return as a path for a Blake fix is fine-tuned
It is day one of the 2023 legislative session and 147 citizen legislators are doing it in person.
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Lawmakers return to Olympia. Here’s how to reach them this session.
While they will operate in person, residents will still be able to take part in hearings remotely.
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Lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020
More homes, less homelessness, a Blake ruling fix and an assault weapons ban are among the issues to…
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Sutherland to pay $2.5K to settle ethics violation complaint
A state panel alleged the Republican lawmaker broke ethics rules in a March confrontation with a House security…
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Federal earmarks deliver small sums in a big way for local projects
Road projects, park upgrades, and a sewer project are among recipients of direct funding in the $1.7 trillion…
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First payments from $500M opioid distributor suit due this week
Snohomish County and 11 cities will receive $25M through 2039. Talks are under way on how best to…
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Sutherland, an election denier, teases run for Snohomish County auditor
Auditor Garth Fell and Cindy Gobel are on course for a rematch. The outgoing GOP lawmaker would change…
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Larry Countryman, Snohomish cartoonist and civic leader, dies at 81
A political conservative, Countryman lampooned opponents with satirical cartoons that earned rebukes from the left.
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Regence reaches deal on new contract with The Everett Clinic
The agreement means care for thousands will continue to be in-network. The parties still seek accord covering Medicare…
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State sues 3 major drug retailers for role in fueling opioid epidemic
AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions
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For 7th straight year, Democrats aim for assault weapon ban
Democratic legislators will seek several gun control laws in the 2023 session, including one requiring a permit to…
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Gov. Inslee proposes $4 billion bond to assist homeless, build housing
The governor unveiled it Wednesday along with a $70.4 billion budget plan. Voters would get the final say.
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Except recounts, midterm election is all wrapped up
Two Island County races will get a recount. In a hyped political season, fewer people cast ballots than…
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Dinosaurs, drug laws and police pursuits on lawmaker to-do lists
Legislators are already queuing up bills they want to debate next year. Here are 8 certain to garner…
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Want to serve on Mountlake Terrace City Council? There’s an opening
Council member Doug McCardle will step down this month. The process of finding a successor is under way.