Washington's proposed millionaire tax sparks concerns of broader levy, 'damage' to state's economy

Washington state GOP Chair Jim Walsh opposes the proposed millionaire tax, saying "nobody wants it" and warns that it could ...

Bill to tax short-term rentals returns in Washington state — along with Airbnb opposition

Senate Bill 5576 would allow counties, cities and towns to impose a tax of up to 4% on short-term rentals used by vacation ...

Is Washington state still in a drought after massive floods? What experts say

Historic flooding impacted much of the Evergreen State in early December.

Washington crime victim organizations seek state help due to reduced federal funding

Sara Owen is almost always on the clock. As one of only two advocates at Beyond Survival, a sexual abuse resource center in ...

2 men killed in avalanche in central Washington

Two men were killed in an avalanche in central Washington while snowmobiling on Friday, according to the Kittitas County ...
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Washington state is back in a multibillion-dollar budget hole

Washington's Legislature adjourned last spring after tackling a multibillion-dollar budget deficit and passing what appeared to be a balanced spending plan. Now, nine months later, state lawmakers are ...
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Washington state ranks second-worst state for drivers in 2026 study

A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Washington as the second-worst state to drive in for 2026, coming in 49th place, just ...