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To help fund roads, Washington lawmakers eye fee on deliveries
New revenue options are needed as gas tax collections lag behind rising maintenance costs, but “this is not…
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Rival Democrats spar over fundraising in Washington governor’s race
Mark Mullet is questioning Bob Ferguson’s campaign finance connections with the state party. Ferguson says the claims are…
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Washington Supreme Court to hear case on high-capacity ammo magazine ban
State Sen. Marko Liias, D-Edmonds, was the prime sponsor of the law, a major piece of state Democrats’…
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Hundreds of new laws take effect in Washington on Thursday
Guns, taxes, policing and octopus farming are among the areas they cover.
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Snohomish County leaders pitch new 0.2% sales tax for public safety
In November, residents could vote on whether to pay an extra 2 cents on every $10 purchase, for…
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Live from SnoCo TV: Local access channel to be C-SPAN for Everett
A government access channel now has public funding, with plans to stream public meetings and court proceedings by…
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Again, County Council approves Pride proclamation with no GOP support
For a fourth time, council members Nate Nehring and Sam Low both didn’t support a resolution that affirms…
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Larsen, DelBene request over $40M for projects in Snohomish County
If approved, Congress would foot the bill for traffic fixes, public transit, LED lights and much more around…
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Elected officials to get 10% pay bump, or more, in Snohomish County
Sheriff Susanna Johnson will see the highest raise, because she was paid less than 10 of her own…
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Is Port of Everett’s proposed expansion a ‘stealth tax?’ Judge says no
A Snohomish resident lost a battle in court this week protesting what he believes is a misleading measure…
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As filing closes, 6 election races to watch in Snohomish County
Redistricting, party switches, repeat candidates and interparty challenges are all on the table this election season.
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Repeat and hopeful politicians can file for elections this week
Do you think you have what it takes to serve in the Legislature? This week, you can sign…
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How Snohomish County lawmakers voted on TikTok ban, aid to Israel, Ukraine
The package includes a bill to ban TikTok if it stays in the hands of a Chinese company,…
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On fourth try, Arlington Heights voters overwhelmingly pass fire levy
Meanwhile, in another ballot that gave North County voters deja vu, Lakewood voters appeared to pass two levies…
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Voters to decide on levies for Arlington fire, Lakewood schools
On Tuesday, a fire district tries for the fourth time to pass a levy and a school district…
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6 storylines to watch with Washington GOP convention this weekend
Purist or pragmatist? That may be the biggest question as Republicans decide who to endorse in the upcoming…
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With gun reform law in limbo, Edmonds rep is ‘confident’ it will prevail
Despite a two-hour legal period last week, the high-capacity ammunition magazine ban remains in place.
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New Latino community center in south Everett gets $3.8M from state
Latino Educational Training Institute founder Rosario Reyes hopes the center will steer Latino youth in a positive direction.
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Under new federal program, Washingtonians can file taxes for free
At a press conference Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene called the Direct File program safe, easy and secure.
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Italian shipbuilder to have office in Everett before new frigates arrive
So far, Fincantieri is in charge of four of the 12 new Constellation-class frigates to be homeported in…