To spur investment, marijuana businesses want rules eased

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To spur investment, marijuana businesses want rules eased

Another group has proposed a low-interest loan program, to help women- and minority-owned startups.

Judge orders Eyman to reveal where he got nearly $800,000

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Judge orders Eyman to reveal where he got nearly $800,000

Attorney General said the money that Eyman calls ‘gifts’ must be treated as political contributions.

Inslee passes up a chance to confront corporate ‘blackmail’

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Inslee passes up a chance to confront corporate ‘blackmail’

The governor skipped a meeting about tax breaks he said Boeing squeezed out of the state.

This state agency’s real estate deal would benefit schools

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This state agency’s real estate deal would benefit schools

The Department of Natural Resources might swap 27 acres of trees for a commercial parcel in Arlington.

High court tackles legality of Sound Transit car-tab fees

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High court tackles legality of Sound Transit car-tab fees

Taxpayers are suing to erase an increase in 2016 and to secure hundreds of million of dollars in…

They voted but their ballots came in too late to be counted

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They voted but their ballots came in too late to be counted

Snohomish County rejected 1,271 ballots in the primary. It’s a problem in every corner of the state.

‘Clawback’ could make a comeback in aerospace tax break debate

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‘Clawback’ could make a comeback in aerospace tax break debate

Boeing and other firms rebut an auditor’s claim that it’s unclear if incentives are spurring job growth.

All business, all day for Gov. Inslee in Snohomish County

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All business, all day for Gov. Inslee in Snohomish County

His Tuesday visit featured sit-downs with civic leaders and an education roundtable at WSU Everett.

‘Bullying, harassment, intimidation’: Dems penalize a leader

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‘Bullying, harassment, intimidation’: Dems penalize a leader

Cutting a confederate flag off a pickup and verbal attacks fueled a state committeeman’s suspension.

Leader of powerful union comes straight out of the classroom

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Leader of powerful union comes straight out of the classroom

Larry Delaney, a Lakewood HS math teacher, takes the helm of the Washington Education Association.

Changes inside and outside the classrooms as school resumes

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Changes inside and outside the classrooms as school resumes

As students return, they’ll find new leaders, new grad rules and, for some, required uniforms.

Revised contract keeps Everett teachers Washington’s best-paid

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Revised contract keeps Everett teachers Washington’s best-paid

The agreement will extend the current contract, push pay for veteran instructors to nearly $124,000.

A veto too far? Lawmakers may sue Inslee to figure it out

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A veto too far? Lawmakers may sue Inslee to figure it out

Inslee knew vetoing a single sentence was unusual. A court may be asked to decide if it was…

Edmonds CC president gets a pay bump after a busy first year

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Edmonds CC president gets a pay bump after a busy first year

With the cost-of-living increase, Singh’s annual salary will rise from $258,258.

During a news conference in Olympia on Nov. 30, 2016, Washington presidential elector Levi Guerra (center) is joined by elector Bret Chiafalo of Everett (second from right) as they announce that they’re asking members of the Electoral College to pick a Republican “consensus candidate” rather than Donald Trump. (Steve Bloom / The Olympian via AP)

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‘Faithless’ electors win a critical round in federal court

An appeals panel concluded that Colorado electors don’t have to vote for a state’s popular-vote winner.

No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do

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No one wanted this seat on Gold Bar council. Now two do

Incumbent Kendall Wallace and ex-councilman Jay Prueher filed to run during special sign-up period.

To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question

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To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question

Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…

Inslee’s bid for third term derails plans for other Democrats

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Inslee’s bid for third term derails plans for other Democrats

He tells supporters he wants to ensure Washington remains a “progressive beacon” for the nation.

Seeking time for family, Bailey to resign from state Senate

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Seeking time for family, Bailey to resign from state Senate

Oak Harbor Republican will leave office in September after nearly 17 years in the Legislature.

Layoffs and larger classes help Edmonds solve fiscal problem

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Layoffs and larger classes help Edmonds solve fiscal problem

School board approved plan that counts on spending cuts and reserves to erase a projected shortfall.