What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?

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What tax raising idea will win out in March budget madness?

Democrats, who control the state House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages.

Baseball gets more fun: Everett venue is now Funko Field

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Baseball gets more fun: Everett venue is now Funko Field

Everett Memorial Stadium, home of the minor-league AquaSox, will get new branding and a 15-foot statue.

Bill to protect compost operations from lawsuits fails again

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Bill to protect compost operations from lawsuits fails again

This is the third time Cedar Grove sought changes to reduce threat of legal action over bad odors.

United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

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United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question

Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.

Ian Terry / The Herald Kevin Morby performs at the Historic Everett Theatre as part of the Fisherman’s Village Music Festival in downtown Everett on Saturday, March 31. Photo taken on 03312018

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Travis Thompson, Wolf Parade headline Fisherman’s Village fest

The Everett Music Initiative festival, May 16-18 in Everett, will showcase more than 50 acts.

Gov. Jay Inlsee signs into law the Native American Voting Rights Act, which allows a non-traditional address to be used for voter registration for residents who live on reservations. Photo by Emma Epperly/WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law

Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands

Boeing is haunted by a 50-year-old feature of 737 jets

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Boeing is haunted by a 50-year-old feature of 737 jets

The compromises required for more fuel-efficiency led to a complex flight control software system.

Sole survivor: Edmonds man goes 21 days on “Naked and Afraid”

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Sole survivor: Edmonds man goes 21 days on “Naked and Afraid”

Max Djenohan did a 14-day challenge in reality TV jungle last year. He went back for another round.

Deputy has disease she never heard of — now she needs help

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Deputy has disease she never heard of — now she needs help

A bone marrow transplant could save 27-year-old Molly Thunder of Snohomish County

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State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington

Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election

Intellectual Ventures awarded $43 million in patent infringement trial

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Intellectual Ventures awarded $43 million in patent infringement trial

Fine will be shared by T-Mobile and Ericsson companies.

Showdown on Inslee’s clean air rule reaches Supreme Court

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Showdown on Inslee’s clean air rule reaches Supreme Court

Justices will consider whether Inslee had authority to impose regulations. A lower court said no.

U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

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U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Star, a heavy icebreaker, during its 105-day deployment to Antarctica. The icebreaker returned to its homeport of Seattle on Monday. (Photo Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard)

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Icebreaker is home from Antarctica, and ex-Coastie reflects

An Everett man served aboard the Staten Island. The Polar Star now is one of just two U.S.…

He might be the youngest city council member in the state

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He might be the youngest city council member in the state

Jordan Sears, 19, has been appointed to fill a vacancy in Gold Bar. He’s not new to local…

Woodchopping dad thwarts alleged burglar with help from son

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Woodchopping dad thwarts alleged burglar with help from son

Shane McDaniel, owner of Norm’s Market, fired a warning shot before tussling with an unwanted guest.

Green River floods may be gone (for now), but they’re not forgotten

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Green River floods may be gone (for now), but they’re not forgotten

King County is looking at ways to increase protection in the Kent valley.

Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage

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Eastside church sues state on International Women’s Day to overturn abortion coverage

The lawsuit was filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is classified as a hate group by Southern…

Sound Transit’s East Link light rail construction more than half finished

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Sound Transit’s East Link light rail construction more than half finished

14-mile project aims to connect Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond

Protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2019. wikimedia/Voice of America

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Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis

Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College