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The third time may prove to be charmed for anti-tax crusader and initiative guru Tim Eyman. And already he’s saying there could be a fourth.
The Mukilteo businessman, whose two prior tax-limiting initiatives won favor with voters but imploded in court, watched Tuesday as Washington voters appeared to hand him yet another victory at the ballot box.
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The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.
The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.
The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.
The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.
Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.
Incumbent Paula Rhyne is facing challenger Ryan Crowther. The third candidate, Jonathan Shapiro, is no longer seeking the seat.
Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.
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The fire department will only issue fines for non-emergency lift assists at licensed care facilities, not for individuals at home calling 911.
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Washington households could see electricity costs increase $115 per year by 2029; 21,800 workers could lose their jobs by 2030, analysts say.
As incumbent Cassie Franklin seeks a third term in office, three candidates are looking to unseat her.
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