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With $10B deficit looming, Inslee calls for WA agencies to make cuts
The outgoing governor says reductions are needed to balance the next budget. Lawmakers may also consider new taxes.
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Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for US Senate
Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to…
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What you need to know on primary election day in Snohomish County
Turn in your ballot — in-person, by mail or by ballot box — to make sure your vote…
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Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate
Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair have combined to raise over $700,000 as the incumbent looks to fend…
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Shavers faces two Republicans to retain House seat
Rep. Clyde Shavers turned northern Snohomish County’s 10th Legislative District blue in 2022. He wants to keep it…
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Real estate interests raise $27K to fight Everett property tax hike
Yard signs have dotted streets in recent weeks pushing back against the proposed 44% property tax increase.
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Proposed Everett tax increase sparks controversy
Proponents of the measure say the lid lift will go toward essential services. Detractors say city spending is…
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Former sheriff and nurse vie for rural Snohomish County seat in House
Brian Burnett hopes to extend Republican control of the 12th Legislative District. Heather Koellen wants to turn it…
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Larsen faces 7 challengers to represent Everett in Congress
As he seeks a 13th term, Rep. Rick Larsen faces competitors from the left and right, including Lynnwood…
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Housing, taxes hot topics for rural Snohomish County senate candidates
Sen. Keith Wagoner is defending his seat from Democrats John Snow and Tim McDonald. All three are military…
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Low faces 3 challengers in 39th district House race
State Rep. Sam Low hopes to fend off former rival Robert Sutherland, as well as Kathryn Lewandowsky and…
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Education, housing top issues in races to represent Edmonds, Mukilteo
Strom Peterson and Lillian Ortiz-Self are both running for their sixth terms in Olympia. They each face multiple…
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Washington Democrats voice support for Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race
Some quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the ballot.
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Mukilteo state House candidate arrested weeks before jumping into race
The misdemeanor domestic violence case against Riaz Khan, a former Mukilteo City Council member, has since been dismissed.
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Lynnwood appoints new council member after abrupt resignation
Derica Escamilla will take the seat vacated by Shirley Sutton in May, who claimed the city had a…
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Edmonds state House candidate gets trespassing charge dropped
Bruce Guthrie was arrested at the Edmonds Arts Festival last month for soliciting signatures for a Libertarian presidential…
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Voters to decide on 0.2% sales tax increase for criminal justice
The tax is expected to bring in $39 million a year. It would cost the average Snohomish County…
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Amid calls for president to drop out, Everett’s Larsen still on ‘Team Biden’
The presidential debate last month raised renewed concerns about the president’s health. Snohomish County’s reps still back him.
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Will Supreme Court ruling on homelessness have ripple effect in Everett?
Local reaction was mixed. Everett City Council member Liz Vogeli called the decision “disturbing and reprehensible.” Marysville’s mayor…
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Edmonds state House candidate arrested collecting petition signatures
Bruce Guthrie believes the city violated his First Amendment rights by arresting him at an event in a…