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Pace slows, but county population keeps growing
There’s been an increase of 13,580 people in the past year, more in unincorporated areas than in cities.
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Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes
They passed 51 bills to bring in more money. Democrats pushed major tax hikes past a resistant GOP.
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Decision made: Stanford appointed to vacancy in state Senate
His appointment created an opening in the House. Bothell councilwoman Davina Duerr tabbed for it.
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Decision time: Vacant state Senate seat to be filled Monday
If Derek Stanford gets the job, then it’ll be Duerr, Moralez or Rauniyar replacing him in the House.
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NRA pulls out of lawsuit against Edmonds’ new gun storage law
But the NRA and a Bellevue gun rights group will fund the legal fight on behalf of 3…
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Northshore teachers reach deal on new contract with district
Details of the three-year agreement will not be made public until instructors ratify it Aug. 29.
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Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers
Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.
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This year’s biggest election for Democrats isn’t on the ballot
Four women are vying to become the next House speaker. The Democratic caucus will decide in July.
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Everett schools clamping down on cellphone use in classroom
Next fall, if students don’t keep them turned off it could result in confiscation and suspension.
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Community college classes are going to cost a little more
Tuition is set to rise by 2.4 percent. Full-time students could pay another $100 next school year.
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One-way ferry fares for vehicles could increase by about $1
It’ll help pay for a new hybrid-electric ferry and converting 2 vessels to run on electricity and fuel.
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A Senate seat is on the line and the dominos are set to fall
Rep. Stanford seems a shoo-in for the appointment. There’s a drama brewing for his job in the House.
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Cascadia College may no longer make you pay just to apply
Trustees are moving to axe the admission fee. They don’t want it to be a deterrent to potential…
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When will 2020 race for governor begin? When Inslee says so
Three potential candidates are mum for now as the governor vies for president and ponders a third term.
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No dissent as House backs effort to pinpoint landslide risks
Use of 3-D maps to help scientists identify disasters before they happen was a bipartisan winner.
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School districts can collect more taxes, but will they try?
Marysville, Everett and Arlington will. Darrington, Mukilteo and Lake Stevens won’t. Here’s why.
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With Palumbo out, capital gains tax gets real for Democrats
His successor could be the vote leaders need. But with elections in 2020, tax may be off the…
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Getting rid of the two-party system isn’t as popular as hoped
Setbacks in 2018 derailed an effort by Brian Baird and Chris Vance to boost independent political power.
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‘It doesn’t bring our son back,’ but they got lawmakers to act
They lost him in a fire, so a Sultan couple fought for a stricter smoke alarm law.
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Guy Palumbo quits state Senate to become lobbyist for Amazon
The first-term Democratic lawmaker from Maltby will be the company’s state director of public policy.