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Inslee’s faux pas easily lost in this year of the outrageous
OLYMPIA — It was the sort of loose locution one might reflexively associate with Republican Donald Trump this…
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Debate double-header: presidential, gubernatorial candidates
A debate doubleheader Monday night will feature those running for president and Washington governor in televised match-ups.
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At 2 local debate parties, predictable partisan reactions
EVERETT — As Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump dueled fiercely on a stage in Hempstead, New…
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Tim Eyman pays state $10,000 to cover attorneys’ fees
OLYMPIA — Initiative promoter Tim Eyman has paid the state $10,000 to cover costs tied to the latest…
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PDC asks attorney general to investigate judicial candidate
OLYMPIA — The state’s campaign watchdog wants the Attorney General’s Office to investigate allegations of election violations against…
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Tired of waiting, Ferguson wants ban on assault weapon sales
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson insists politics isn’t driving his call for a ban on the sale…
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Ballots with insufficient postage will still be counted
EVERETT — A divided Snohomish County Council on Wednesday urged the county auditor to let voters know that…
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Report of little help to lawmakers on record request issues
OLYMPIA —There’s little dispute the rising number of requests for public records are stressing resources of cities, counties…
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Secretary of State candidate wants county to add ballot boxes
EVERETT — The Democratic candidate for Secretary of State said some Snohomish County voters may sit out the…
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Lovick-Huxford legislative race attracts $300,000
There’s much at stake in the contest between appointed Democratic state Rep. John Lovick and Republican Janice Huxford.
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A key Democrat equivocates on legislative candidate Palumbo
BOTHELL — If you want to make retiring Democratic state Sen. Rosemary McAuliffe squirm a little, ask her…
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Gov. Inslee, other elected officials received pay increases
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers and the governor got raises this month.
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Longest ballot in 10 years will cost you 68 cents to mail
EVERETT — The race for president is the year’s biggest political contest but Snohomish County voters won’t find…
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State vows progress in fully funding public education
OLYMPIA — The legal fight to ensure that Washington fully funds public schools returned to the state Supreme…
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State needs to answer question of school employees’ salaries
OLYMPIA — In advance of Wednesday’s hearing on school funding, Washington Supreme Court justices had posed many questions…
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State Supreme Court to hear progress on McCleary case
OLYMPIA — The legal battle on public school financing returns to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday as…
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State, local governments spent $61 million on records requests
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers have heard horror stories about how an increasing demand for large volumes of public…
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This weekend, go when roads and ferries aren’t laborious
OLYMPIA — Hordes of vacationers will hit the road Friday for the long Labor Day weekend.
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Trump brings his appealing swagger to a very blue state
EVERETT — It took Donald Trump nearly four minutes to enter Xfinity Arena, make his way to the…
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Expect heavy traffic, possible protests at Xfinity Arena rally
EVERETT — There will be no shortage of enthusiasm when the Trump Train arrives at the Xfinity Arena…