Jerry Cornfield

Agency lays out the pros, cons of legalizing home marijuana

The state Liquor and Cannabis Board does not recommend which path to take for home growing.

Firearms banned from state Senate gallery during sessions

Firearms banned from state Senate gallery during sessions

You can still bring a gun to the House gallery, though.

Firearms banned from state Senate gallery during sessions
Hans Dunshee lands new political gig in the nation’s capital

Hans Dunshee lands new political gig in the nation’s capital

The ex-county and state lawmaker is now political director for the national Humane Society.

Hans Dunshee lands new political gig in the nation’s capital
Sen. Hobbs gets a key role in state transportation policy

Sen. Hobbs gets a key role in state transportation policy

The Lake Stevens Democrat will chair the Senate Transportation Committee.

Sen. Hobbs gets a key role in state transportation policy
Five Republicans seeking open state Senate seat

Five Republicans seeking open state Senate seat

Kirk Pearson resigned earlier this month to accept a job in the Trump administration.

Five Republicans seeking open state Senate seat
Mayoral candidates Judy Tuohy (left), at a National Night Out event in Everett, and Cassie Franklin (right) celebrating the primary election night in Everett, on Aug.1. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

198 votes and 7 reasons may help explain Everett mayor’s race

The historic election had it all, from a lackluster party to a spoiler candidate to a bad headline.

Mayoral candidates Judy Tuohy (left), at a National Night Out event in Everett, and Cassie Franklin (right) celebrating the primary election night in Everett, on Aug.1. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)
A Democrat and ex-Republican team up to end two-party politics

A Democrat and ex-Republican team up to end two-party politics

Brian Baird and Chris Vance unveil a new organization called Washington Independents.

A Democrat and ex-Republican team up to end two-party politics

State is close but still not compliant in school-funding case

Lawmakers must act during the next legislative session to satisfy the state Supreme Court.

Dems say GOP tax plan doesn’t add up for everyone

Rep. Suzan DelBene’s amendments to restore deductions, which the bill does away with, were rejected.

Judge Larsen settles with state on alleged campaign finance violations

Judge Larsen settles with state on alleged campaign finance violations

She was accused of failing to ‘timely and properly’ report an in-kind contribution worth thousands.

Judge Larsen settles with state on alleged campaign finance violations

Some Snohomish County lawmakers given new responsibilities

The changes are the result of the Democrats regaining the majority in the Senate.

Democrats might control Olympia, but they’ll need GOP votes

Democrats might control Olympia, but they’ll need GOP votes

A Manka Dhingra win in the 45th District would give Democrats a 25-24 advantage in the Senate.

Democrats might control Olympia, but they’ll need GOP votes
Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration

Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration

The Republican legislator and staunch supporter helped bring a campaigning Trump to Everett in 2016.

Sen. Pearson of Monroe resigns to join Trump administration

Ferguson, Eyman battle will linger for another year at least

At question is the amount of information Tim Eyman must share in a civil case.

Where are the voters? So few returned ballots are ‘baffling’

Where are the voters? So few returned ballots are ‘baffling’

Also: A too-young school board candidate in Sultan is old enough now, and he’s running as a write-in.

Where are the voters? So few returned ballots are ‘baffling’
Election strategy pits one councilmember against another

Election strategy pits one councilmember against another

In Mountlake Terrace, Seaun Richards filed to run against fellow member Kyoko Matsumoto Wright.

Election strategy pits one councilmember against another

Everett mayoral campaign is one of the priciest ever

Many campaign donors are giving to both Cassie Franklin and Judy Tuohy.

Enough or not enough, that is the McCleary question

As each side argues over school funding, the schools chief pushes for more special education money.

Carolyn Eslick

Republican Eslick’s 2018 fortunes may depend on Democrats

She has a formidable House seat opponent in Elizabeth Scott, a conservative former state lawmaker.

Carolyn Eslick
When it comes to majorities, Democrats must use them or lose them

When it comes to majorities, Democrats must use them or lose them

Some hope that a Democratic victory in the Senate race will spur a bipartisan Hirst compromise.

When it comes to majorities, Democrats must use them or lose them