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Posted: Wednesday, 14 November 2012 10:10AM

Dorn Considers Lawsuit Against I-1240



Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn says he's seriously considering filing a lawsuit to halt creation of Charter Schools.

Dorn says the commission that would be established to authorize and monitor Charter Schools would circumvent the current school system and violate the state constitution.
Supporters of the measure say the initiative was thorougly vetted before it was placed on the ballot.


Bellingham transportation improvements up for public comment


Projects over the next six years

Ferndale council to re-vote on gas tax proposal


Tax may be violating state law

Slater road shopping center on hold


Ferndale and Lummi Nation disagree over sales tax revenues

Three candidates for city's at-large seat


Roxanne Murphy announces candidacy

Fuel prices higher


Seven cents higher than a week ago

Marblemount man killed in Skagit County crash


Appears alcohol was involved

NBA player accused of brandishing gun in Kent


Arguing with the mother of his child

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida


Ticket worth $600 million

Man accused of writing letters threatening Governor


Bellingham man facing charges

Purse thief takes a dip into creek


Fails to escape Police

Oil seeping into bay gets temporary fix


Oil from the RG Haley site

Elenbaas running for Whactom County Council


Council's Second District seat

Patrols target cell phone abusers


Also on the lookout for people not wearing a seatbelt

Punishment increased for boating under the influence


New law taking effect in July

Fire-related deaths down in Washington


New report from the Office of the State Fire Marshal

Florist who refused to supply gay wedding sues state


Response to consumer-protection lawsuit

McDonald's employee's stolen car turns up at drive-thru


Same day it was stolen

Lottery jackpots swell


Ticket sales are soaring

Pilot 'lucky' after dramatic Lynden plane crash


Small plane clips trees as it approaches airport

Costco submits potential plans for new location


Mayor stresses need for "employment land"