Mark Mulligan / The Herald |
Special session likely to finish budget, tax increase
OLYMPIA — As the hours passed Wednesday, more and more state lawmakers became less and less certain they will finish on time tonight. [More]
By Jerry Cornfield
Herald Writer
County to pay builders $1.7 million to settle suits
Snohomish County has agreed to pay two groups of developers nearly $1.7 million to settle lawsuits over how the County Council and the hearing examiner handled land-use decisions. [More]
By Noah Haglund
Herald Writer
Cut through solid-white lines and it could cost you $411
Lots of drivers in Snohomish County think crossing the solid painted lines marking freeway onramps and offramps is no big deal, Washington State Patrol troopers say. Until they get a $411 ticket. [More]
By Katya Yefimova
Herald Writer
Lawmakers act to roll back state ferry workers' travel perk
OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire and state lawmakers are stepping up efforts to change practices within the state ferry system that allow employees to earn thousands of dollars a year commuting to and from their jobs. [More]
By Jerry Cornfield
Herald Writer
Fugitive charged in toddler's slaying accused of robbery
MARYSVILLE — A Tulalip man charged with murder in a toddler’s death is now a suspect in an armed robbery, police say. [More]
By Katya Yefimova
Herald Writer
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Charles Dharapak / Associated Press |
Dems say they're ‘close’ on health reform pact
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them... [More]
Associated Press
Senate approves aid for jobless
WASHINGTON — After months of wrangling, the Senate on Wednesday approved a $138 billion spending bill that would extend jobless benefits, help the states pay for Medicaid and extend a bundle of tax measures designed to stimulate the... [More]
McClatchy news service
Nord Stream / Associated Press |
Centuries-old shipwrecks found in Baltic
STOCKHOLM — A dozen centuries-old shipwrecks — some of them unusually well-preserved — have been found in the Baltic Sea by a gas company building an underwater pipeline between Russia and Germany. [More]
Associated Press
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Kirkland investment banker accused of bilking $8 million from clients
SEATTLE — Federal agents have arrested a Kirkland investment adviser Wednesday who is accused of stealing an estimated $8 million from at least 20 clients, some of whom say she spent their life savings on million-dollar homes, boats, cars and... [More]
By Gene Johnson
Associated Press
Elaine Thompson / Associated Press |
Coast Guard sees bigger mission for reactivated icebreaker Polar Star
SEATTLE — After a $62 million overhaul, the Coast Guard will have its third icebeaker back in service in 2013, filling a critical need as the fleet takes on new responsibilities beyond just crushing ice, the commandant of the service said... [More]
By George Tibbits
Associated Press
Search for missing Oregon hiker is suspended
STEVENSON — Skamania County Undersheriff Dave Cox said a multiday search for a Portland, Ore., hiker missing near Bonneville Dam has been suspended. [More]
Associated Press
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