Democrats may be justified in not giving in; that doesn’t mean that they won’t be blamed for results.

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A rainy Sunday in Mukilteo is a good day to catch up on recent newspapers. (I subscribe to three.) I’d like to compliment Mukilteo city council member Richard Emery on his recent letters about Florida ...

EVERETT — The State Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday that it’s transferring three state trust land parcels along the Stillaguamish River to the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians for ...

A Washington agency that manages the state’s lawsuit payouts is seeking a one-time infusion of nearly $570 million to address skyrocketing liability costs. And without a more permanent fix to funding ...

Washington’s public lands commissioner is asking the Legislature for roughly $100 million more to prevent and fight wildfires. Dave Upthegrove wants a $60 million boost for wildfire prevention funding ...

EVERETT — The U.S. Forest Service has lifted public fire use restrictions for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The federal agency is still encouraging visitors to check fire danger levels, ...

It is hard to imagine any member of the Seattle Seahawks being pissed off after the 44-13 win over the New Orleans Saints, but that is indeed how cornerback Derion Kendrick described his emotions ...

EVERETT — One person arrived at EvergreenHealth Monroe with a gunshot wound Friday night after a shooting at Skykomish River Park in Monroe. Around 8:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to reports of a ...

EVERETT — Vehicle thefts declined after Washington loosened restrictions on police pursuits, but critics say less regulations may jeopardize public safety. Police pursuits have been under scrutiny ...

Kim VanPelt, a deputy director at the Pima County Health Department in Arizona, will begin in the new role Oct. 20. EVERETT — Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has appointed Kim VanPelt as the ...