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Backlash against retail pot sales is vast W
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hen Snohomish City Council members voted to ban recreational marijuana businesses in the city, they joined a growing rebellion against the state’s newest industry. Elected leaders of at least 41 cities, including six in Snohomish County, and three counties have enacted prohibitions against
wholesale and retail cannabis operations. The list includes Kent and Yakima as well as Pierce, Clark and Yakima counties. Another 80 cities or so, including Lynnwood, have moratoriums in place to bar wannabe entrepreneurs from setting up shop in the foreseeable future, based on news accounts and a tally kept by the
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. That means roughly 40 percent of Washington’s 281 cities are saying “no” or “not yet” to the cannabis industry that was created by voters two years ago with passage of Initiative 502. In spite of such opposition and reluctance, there’s no move afoot
to repeal that law. But it’s evident that while plenty of Washington residents embraced the idea of a legal marijuana trade — I-502 garnered nearly 56 percent yes votes — plenty now shudder at the thought of it transacting anywhere
DelBene, Celis debate
Their final face-to-face was on familiar territory — at Microsoft
See CORNFIELD, back page, this section
Quake drill to test services This morning, 90,000 people in the county will take part in the statewide event to see how ready we are when the Big One hits. By Andrew Gobin Herald Writer
The 1st Congressional District candidates disagreed on everything from Ebola to ISIS, immigration reform to universal background checks for gun-buyers.
By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
hosted by Seattle City Club and was to be televised Wednesday night on KCTS-TV. DelBene is seeking a second term representing the 1st Congressional District, which stretches from suburbs in northeast King County to the Canadian border. It takes in parts of Snohomish County east of I-5, including Darrington, Lake Stevens, Mill Creek, Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan. The 52-year-old Medina resident, who is a former mid-level Microsoft executive, said she deserves another term because
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REDMOND — In their final debate Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene and Republican challenger Pedro Celis didn’t break any new ground or exchange withering verbal punches. They did highlight their differences on issues ranging from the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak and the ISIS threat to immigration reform, the minimum wage and a state initiative for universal background checks of gun-buyers. The hour-long debate, in the Microsoft Conference Center, was a coming home of sorts for the candidates, who are both former Microsoft employees. A crowd of about 150 people watched the event, which was
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she’s fulfilled her pledge to seek bipartisan solutions to problems. She cited collaboration with Republicans on a farm bill — “the best farm bill we’ve ever had for Washington farmers.” She also pointed to legislation to rein in the domestic surveillance program of the National Security Administration and the reauthorization of the ExportImport Bank, which is important to Boeing. Celis, 55, of Redmond, a former technical officer with Microsoft, countered that the country under the leadership
Comcastoff HBO going: HBO announced that it will take a step away from cable and satellite by offering its video streaming service, HBO Go, as a standalone product, allowing those who don’t subscribe to cable to watch its movies and series. It’s welcome news to those Dear Abby. . . .D5 Horoscope . . . B6
of President Barack Obama is “going in the wrong direction.” Voters should elect him to ensure a better “check and balance” than the incumbent. A native of Mexico, Celis spoke of how he and his wife have become citizens and lived the “American dream.” His campaign is about ensuring others can, too, Celis said. “I am not running for Congress to be somebody,” he said. “I am running to serve.” One of the first questions for the candidates regarded the U.S. health care system and whether it can be trusted or if the federal government should do more in its response to the Ebola crisis. DelBene avoided criticizing the federal response but said
looking to cut the cord with cable companies that are reluctant to offer customers a la carte options for channels (Page A7). Comcast needn’t be concerned about losing customers to a change in consumer preferences; just ask Blockbuster. Check that dipstick: Jay
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Leno could make a return soon to nightly TV. CNBC is looking to broadcast the former “Tonight Show” host’s web-based series, “Jay Leno’s Garage” (Page D6). On second thought, Comcast, you’re fine. Who’s going to want to miss episodes of “Jay Leno’s Garage” and the Weather Channel’s “Fat Guys in the Woods”? Short Takes . . .D6 Sports . . . . . . . C1
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Mahm! The power’s out: The state ferry Tacoma will be out of service until next year while repairs continue on its electrical system after a fuse blew in July and crippled the ferry (Page B2). To prevent a repeat of the costly failure, the state ferry system is banning the onboard use of all hair dryers.
—Jon Bauer, Herald staff
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene asks Republican challenger Pedro Celis a question during a debate at Microsoft in Redmond on Wednesday.
Tectonic plates move slow and seemingly without consequence. When they slip, which is often, the seismic events are rarely felt. When the shift releases a lot of energy, as in 2001’s Nisqually quake, it can be destructive and deadly. “It’s not a matter of if, but a matter of when,” said Mark Murphy, emergency programs manager for Snohomish County. “Emergencies are inevitable, and we do live in earthquake country.” At 10:16 a.m., 90,000 people in Snohomish County will participate in The Great Washington ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake drill to test the preparedness of emergency management services and to educate people on how to prepare for disaster. Washington is at a higher risk of suffering an earthquake because of the Pacific-North American Plate Boundary, which runs along the western coast of the continent. During the drill, participating businesses and government agencies will test their emergency alert systems. On Whidbey Island, the tsunami warning system will be tested as part of the drill. Participants in Snohomish County will be practicing the drop and cover technique, and reviewing information about how
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