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Opinion: Income tax on capital gains drives increase in state revenue forecast
…ris Corry provides a report on the updated forecast for the Washington Policy Center. Washington State sees an increase in revenue forecast, driven by higher-than-expected capital gains collections, b…
WSU Vancouver’s Corpse Flower blooming now
The rare corpse flower named Titan VanCoug at Washington State University Vancouver is blooming, emitting an odor of rotting flesh for only 24-48 hours, attracting pollinators and offeri…
‘Speed kills’: Addressing Washington’s traffic death crisis
Washington state aims to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2030, but with a record-high number of 709 traffic-related deaths last year, state…
County Jail Services to hold career workshops with Larch Corrections Center staff
Washington State’s Larch Corrections Center near Yacolt will close in October, with staff being offered jobs at other DOC facilities and Cla…
Washington state to close Larch Corrections Center for the first time since 2011
The Washington Department of Corrections will be closing its Larch Corrections Center in Clark County this fall due to a decreasing prison popul…
Survey: Washingtonians overwhelmingly support lower gas taxes
Survey shows majority of Washington State residents want lower gas tax and believe carbon tax is increasing gas prices, with over half thinking the state is on the w…
State’s latest revenue forecast overshadowed by affordability concerns, says budget leader
Despite positive news about state revenue growth, Senator Lynda Wilson expresses concern over the rising gas prices and the negative impact of Washington’s new payroll…
State Parks officials urge people to recreate responsibly this Fourth of July
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission urges Fourth of July beachgoers to prioritize safety, protect wildlife, and reduce trash as…
Night time bridge joint rehabilitation work on I-205 in Vancouver begins Monday
Overnight work zones and lane closures on Interstate 205 in Southwest Washington will cause additional travel time as bridge repair work takes place, including concrete header replacement…
Washington hits the accelerator on incentivizing the switch to electric vehicles
Last year, Gov. Jay Inslee said Washington will follow California’s lead and ban the sale of new gas-powered automobiles in the state by 2035.
County Council to hold work session on new climate change planning legislation
…w project, as required by E2SHB 1181 passed during the 2023 Washington state legislative session.
Just in time for summer driving
The average price of gasoline in Washington has become the highest in the nation, and Senate Republican Leader John Braun attributes this increase to the state’s cap-and-tax…