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Local congressional incumbents win comfortably

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Koster, Lovick one step closer to returning to Olympia

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Primary races, countywide sales tax hike are big items on ballot

EVERETT — One of the more pivotal primaries in recent memory draws to a close Tuesday with voters…

Primary winnows a crowded field for 3 U.S. House seats

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Primary winnows a crowded field for 3 U.S. House seats

Snohomish County voters will help narrow the field of candidates for three seats in the U.S. House of…

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Dems’ turn to question GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Bryant

OLYMPIA —As Republicans gathered in Cleveland last week, I imagined what GOP leaders might dish out against Democratic…

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State attorney general wants Eyman found in contempt

EVERETT — Attorney General Bob Ferguson wants a Snohomish County judge to find initiative promoter Tim Eyman in…

I-405 tolls, McCleary key issues in 44th District race

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I-405 tolls, McCleary key issues in 44th District race

MILL CREEK —Incumbent Republican state Rep. Mark Harmsworth faces three opponents in his bid for a second term…

Appointee Lovick faces two challengers for 44th District seat

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Appointee Lovick faces two challengers for 44th District seat

MILL CREEK — Appointed Democratic state Rep. John Lovick faces two opponents in a closely watched primary contest…

Moscoso domestic-violence claim worries key Democrats

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Moscoso domestic-violence claim worries key Democrats

OLYMPIA — A former wife of state Rep. Luis Moscoso obtained a domestic violence protection order against him…

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Should he stay or should he go? Just imagine the answers

OLYMPIA — Taking a cue from the Grand Old Party’s four-day fete in Cleveland, consider the case Republican…

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GOP veteran faces 2 newcomers in 39th District race

ARLINGTON — The decision of Republican state Rep. Elizabeth Scott to forgo re-election is creating an opportunity for…

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Temporary changes to I-405 express toll lanes become law

BOTHELL — A temporary change that has allowed cars, trucks and motorcycles to travel in the I-405 express…

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State schools chief sues 7 districts over use of levy dollars

OLYMPIA — Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn sued Tuesday to stop seven school districts, including Everett, from…

New I-405 HOV rules are expected to be approved Tuesday

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New I-405 HOV rules are expected to be approved Tuesday

OLYMPIA — Drivers’ ability to use the I-405 express toll lanes for free on nights, weekends and holidays…

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State GOP expecting ‘fun party, drama’ at national convention

OLYMPIA — The curtain will rise Monday on the Republican National Convention, one of the year’s most anticipated…

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State Supreme Court sets September date for McCleary hearing

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers will get another chance to convince the state Supreme Court that they are on course…

State schools chief going to court over McCleary case

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State schools chief going to court over McCleary case

Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn knows school districts use local levies to pay teachers and principals because…

Lengthy ballots in mail for Aug. 2 primary

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Lengthy ballots in mail for Aug. 2 primary

EVERETT — Decisions, decisions, decisions.

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Data suggest tax breaks help attract aerospace suppliers

The Boeing Co. is turning 100 on July 15. Throughout the year, The Daily Herald is covering the…

Public records remain a challenge for lawmakers

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Public records remain a challenge for lawmakers

OLYMPIA — State lawmakers continued their search Tuesday for ways to help cities, counties, school districts and other…