Gregoire expected to make announcement about special session today

OLYMPIA – The Legislature will convene in special session but when it will start is still unclear this afternoon. An announcement from Gov. Chris Gregoire is anticipated later today. [More]

By Jerry Cornfield
Herald Writer | March 11


Woman still in critical condition after Monday crash on Highway 9

LAKE STEVENS — A young woman hurt in a car crash on Highway 9 Monday was listed in critical condition Wednesday night. [More]

Herald Staff | March 11


Case hearing today for suspect in Seattle cop killing

SEATTLE The man accused of killing Seattle police Officer Timothy Brenton is scheduled for a case hearing at 3 p.m. today in King County Superior Court. [More]

Associated Press | March 11


Winter storm adds snow in Washington mountains

SEATTLE A late winter storm is bringing snow to the mountains in Washington and rain to much of the rest of the state. [More]

Associated Press | March 11



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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 | March 11


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 | March 11


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 | March 11


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 | March 11


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