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Democracy, voters are just not that into you
Hotly contested races in Everett, Snohomish and Mukilteo did not spur much interest.
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GOP nominates 3 to fill vacant seat in state Senate
A special meeting to make the appointment is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Jan. 3.
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Agency lays out the pros, cons of legalizing home marijuana
The state Liquor and Cannabis Board does not recommend which path to take for home growing.
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Firearms banned from state Senate gallery during sessions
You can still bring a gun to the House gallery, though.
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Local foes of federal tax plan raise their voices in protest
A new analysis by a nonpartisan government group found the Senate version benefits only the wealthy.
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He traded Olympia for ‘amazing honor’ in Trump administration
Former state Sen. Kirk Pearson is now a state director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Voters to consider $330M for new school, more classrooms
The Feb. 13 ballot in Everett will have a bond measure for a high school and a property…
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Hans Dunshee lands new political gig in the nation’s capital
The ex-county and state lawmaker is now political director for the national Humane Society.
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Sen. Hobbs gets a key role in state transportation policy
The Lake Stevens Democrat will chair the Senate Transportation Committee.
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Five Republicans seeking open state Senate seat
Kirk Pearson resigned earlier this month to accept a job in the Trump administration.
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Everett mayor’s election was close from start to finish
Tuohy’s narrow lead shrank as later ballots were counted; Franklin is prevailing by just 1.2 percent.
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198 votes and 7 reasons may help explain Everett mayor’s race
The historic election had it all, from a lackluster party to a spoiler candidate to a bad headline.
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Is the state Transportation Commission irrelevant?
A report says the citizen panel often is ignored, and its duties overlap with the Transportation Department.
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A Democrat and ex-Republican team up to end two-party politics
Brian Baird and Chris Vance unveil a new organization called Washington Independents.
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Judge Larsen settles with state on alleged campaign finance violations
She was accused of failing to ‘timely and properly’ report an in-kind contribution worth thousands.
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Dems say GOP tax plan doesn’t add up for everyone
Rep. Suzan DelBene’s amendments to restore deductions, which the bill does away with, were rejected.
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State is close but still not compliant in school-funding case
Lawmakers must act during the next legislative session to satisfy the state Supreme Court.
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Franklin keeps lead as number of uncounted ballots dwindles
At 44.8 percent to 43.7 percent, that’s a large enough margin to avoid an automatic recount.
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Democrats might control Olympia, but they’ll need GOP votes
A Manka Dhingra win in the 45th District would give Democrats a 25-24 advantage in the Senate.