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Long to-do list confronts Washington lawmakers, as session nears its end
When Washington’s 147 legislators kicked off the 2025 session three months ago, solving the problem of an ever-growing shortfall in the state’s next operating budget topped their to-do list. They…
Democrats in Washington Legislature pitch competing budget plans
Democrats in Washington’s House and Senate agree on one thing when it comes to the state’s budget shortfall: it’ll take hefty taxes on wealthy individuals and companies to solve. Beyond…
Tough times for Bob Ferguson as top aide resigns over hostile workplace allegations
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top adviser and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that contributed to the departure of another key administration official. The…
Barring a referendum, WA elected leaders will receive hefty pay hikes in July
Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum. A citizen commission approved a new salary schedule for members of the…
The bills that are dead and still alive in the Washington Legislature
Lawmakers in the Washington Legislature spent the past week and a half passing bills off the House and Senate floors ahead of a Wednesday deadline. Measures that didn’t make it…
WA governor says he will limit his own emergency powers if lawmakers don’t
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday pledged to restrict his use of emergency powers following the apparent collapse of a Republican-led effort to have the Legislature do so. Ferguson said…
With a phone call, WA governor keeps emergency powers bill alive
A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call from Washington Gov….
Costly campaigns and big spenders: Where money is flowing in WA’s elections
Donations of a few bucks to several grand continue to flow into candidate and political committee coffers ahead of next Tuesday’s election. Candidates for city, county and state offices and…
Common ground cultivated at ‘Building Bridges’ event
About 50 people gathered at the Lynnwood Library on Tuesday for Building Bridges, an event designed to combat political polarization. City, county, and state officials with voters of all parties…
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Gubernatorial candidate Franz: Childhood kidnapping drives her public service
When she was 3 years old, Hilary Franz says she was taken from her bed, her house, her friends and her toys. And she recalls being told she would never…
AG Ferguson makes his case to be Washington’s next governor
Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Tuesday made his opening argument to be Washington’s next governor, vowing to “change the culture of state government” and ensure “our decisions as a…
Reichert’s bid adds an early twist to the 2024 governor’s race
The emergence of a politically experienced Republican candidate is reshaping the contours of next year’s race for governor. Dave Reichert, who served seven terms in Congress after a stint as…
State Public Disclosure Commission seeks public comment on use of previous campaign funds
The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will hold a special meeting Thursday, May 11 to gather public comment on, and consider two options for, agency guidance regarding use of…
Merits of ranked-choice voting explored during Edmonds presentation
Are we willing to change the way we vote? That question fueled the discussion at a Monday meeting sponsored by the Edmonds Civic Roundtable. The discussion is about a possible…
County council approves 0.1% sales tax to fund affordable housing, behavioral health
The Snohomish County Council Wednesday voted 3-2 in favor of adopting a 0.1% sales and use tax countywide to fund more affordable housing and behaviorial health services Beginning in April 2022,…
State redistricting maps will shuffle Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds
Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds are likely to see some changes made to their current districts under the state’s redistricting plan for the next decade. Using 2020 U.S. Census data, the…
Primary ballots in mail this week include county council position representing MLT, Brier
Local ballots for the Aug. 3 primary election will be mailed to residents this week. Voters in Mountlake Terrace and Brier will vote for Snohomish County Council Position 4,…
Requirement to declare party affiliation on primary ballot raising privacy concerns
Are you planning to vote in the March 10 Washington State Presidential primary? Do you consider yourself Democrat, Republican or Independent – and (here’s the kicker) do you care who…
Stanford chosen vice chair of Senate Higher Education Committee
State Sen. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), who represents part of Mountlake Terrace in the 1st Legislative District, has been chosen to be the vice chair of the Senate Higher Education &…
‘Pretty soon we won’t have any food left’: QFC shoppers prepare for storm
With snow on the horizon for Friday and into the weekend, people are stocking up on food essentials. When asked if it’s been busy at at the Cedar Plaza QFC, Marty…
Voter registration a focus of new Congress, Larsen tells constituents in Lynnwood
Community members were able to meet with Congressman Rick Larsen (D-2nd District) over a cup of coffee on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Verdant Health Commission in Lynnwood The meeting…
All three council incumbents to serve four more years in Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace City Councilmember Laura Sonmore led challenger Stephen Barnes 63.25 percent to 36.26 percent Tuesday night, which will likely lead to her fourth full term on the Council. Sonmore,…
Just two days left to vote for city, school board, county executive races
A reminder that you have just two days to cast your ballot for local elections, including contested races for Mountlake Terrace City Council and Edmonds School District Board of Directors,…
Election 2015 video: Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 6 candidates
Our video interviews with Mountlake Terrace City Council candidates: Incumbent Laura Sonmore vs. challenger Stephen Barnes for Position 6.