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Habitat for the marbled murrelet in King County includes areas around the Middle and North Forks of the Snoqualmie River, as well as areas around the Skykomish and Upper Cedar rivers. File photo

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Conservation plan for native seabird moves forward

Washington state regulations for the marbled murrelet have been in limbo since 1997.

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Free printing costs King County libraries $1 million each year

The library board is considering reducing the number of free pages from 75 a week to 10.

Marysville Olympian, honored Wednesday, found dead at 42

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Marysville Olympian, honored Wednesday, found dead at 42

Jarred Rome was in town for his induction into the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame.

Olushola Bolonduro recently started a goth social group called Dark Side of Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Move over Seattle and Tacoma, Everett has its own ‘dark side’

A hospital tech has started a group for self-described misfits and outcasts who are into creepy things.

Rigoberto Bastida waits on a customer at Taco-Book in Everett. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Facebook tells Everett mom-and-pop taco shop to rebrand

The power of the hyphen: The tiny taqueria changed its logo and colors and is now Taco-Book.

Too few dollars spent to repair roads, bridges and ferries

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Too few dollars spent to repair roads, bridges and ferries

Lawmakers told that lack of maintenance funds has transportation system ‘in a glide path to failure.’

‘Tough as nails’ ex-Supreme Court justice offers to help Eyman

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‘Tough as nails’ ex-Supreme Court justice offers to help Eyman

Richard Sanders is first demanding that Eyman give the court unfettered access to his bank accounts.

Lynnwood police chief reflects on ‘Unbelievable’ rape case

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Lynnwood police chief reflects on ‘Unbelievable’ rape case

In a letter, the chief calls the investigation unacceptable, and highlights progress since then.

This political break-up couldn’t come at a worse time

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This political break-up couldn’t come at a worse time

As backers of I-1000 gear up, a legal spat involving others is casting a shadow on their efforts.

Chris Vance has his doubts about the Republican party and where it is going. COURTESY PHOTO

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From chairman of WA Republicans to party pariah, Chris Vance explains why

‘Biggest shock of my adult life has been the Republican Party’s complete capitulation to Donald Trump.’

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$30 car tab proposal returns to ballot in November

Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.

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King County alcohol production ordinance could be approved by year’s end

Update to county code has been more than a year in the making.

Netflix series kept Lynnwood rape survivor in mind, creator says

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Netflix series kept Lynnwood rape survivor in mind, creator says

Susannah Grant was inspired by The Marshall Project and ProPublica reporting to make “Unbelievable.”

Sound Transit seeks input on name change for University Street Station

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Sound Transit seeks input on name change for University Street Station

Vote online or certain dates at station mezzanine

KCSO found all but one of the 108 allegations of excessive or unnecessary use of force were justified

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KCSO found all but one of the 108 allegations of excessive or unnecessary use of force were justified

The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight has released its annual 2018 report.

More than 100 horses are being hoarded by a nonprofit in Puget Sound

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More than 100 horses are being hoarded by a nonprofit in Puget Sound

Under guise of nonprofit caring for rescued horses, allegations of animal cruelty arose.

To spur investment, marijuana businesses want rules eased

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To spur investment, marijuana businesses want rules eased

Another group has proposed a low-interest loan program, to help women- and minority-owned startups.

They got the signatures for I-1000. They want to get paid.

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They got the signatures for I-1000. They want to get paid.

Citizen Solutions wants $1.1 million it says it’s owed by backers of the affirmative action law.

Inslee passes up a chance to confront corporate ‘blackmail’

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Inslee passes up a chance to confront corporate ‘blackmail’

The governor skipped a meeting about tax breaks he said Boeing squeezed out of the state.

Senate inquiry finds no evidence of sexist, racist remarks as alleged by Das

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Senate inquiry finds no evidence of sexist, racist remarks as alleged by Das

Kent senator accused fellow Democratic Caucus members in June