The $600 million bond and $96 million levy would add new schools, replace others and boost security.
The health care provider says replaced strikers will return to work by Sunday. The union calls it a lockout.
The average homeowner will pay an extra $456.08 in property taxes, with highest jump in Marysville.
Community Transit spokesperson Luke Distelhorst will fill a council seat vacated by Mayor Mike Nelson.
Fill-in workers crossed picket lines Tuesday and are costing Swedish $11 million.
The health care provider is spending a total of $11 million on fill-in workers across each campus.
A mother’s wish to honor her son inspires wheelchair-accessible equipment at future Civic Park.
The river’s six makeshift docks were half of the statewide total, causing problems for salmon recovery.
The three-day strike starts Jan. 28, ends Jan. 31. Swedish will fly in thousands of fill-in workers.
Union representatives announced the tentative agreement Wednesday, amid marathon contract talks.
Up to 3 inches of snow may come Sunday, and temperatures could be below freezing two days mid-week.
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW will continue talks with Swedish, Providence, a week after postponing strike.
The Stillaguamish, Snohomish and Skykomish rivers reached flood levels, but should dip Wednesday.
Three candidates from 2019, a former councilwoman and several board and commission members applied.
Both sides reported progress in contract talks, with a possible settlement in sight.
Update
After overnight negotiations, workers and management agreed to return to the bargaining table.
The company said service was restored a week after cables were stolen, but some customers disagree.
As Gio Fregoso’s senior year winds down, the Bearcat wants to be a role model for younger students.
Authorities couldn’t investigate the scene Thursday due to active flames in pockets of the rubble.
Shahzad Raja, of Caravan Kebab in Edmonds, to give out 250 lunchboxes to the homeless on Christmas.
