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Candidates for state and county elected offices outline priorities at Ridgefield forum
…k County Council and two legislative districts clashed over taxes, water rights, and data centers at a Ridgefield forum.
Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington's gas tax rises to 56.5 cents per gallon July 1, trailing only California and Pennsylvania nationally.
Opinion: Tone deaf Tina Kotek ignores Oregon voters' Tuesday message
…20 failed 83–17 as Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy for the transportation tax defeat.
Opinion: An important reason to keep the I-5 freeway system toll-free
Sharon Nasset argues fuel tax sends 100% to transportation, while tolling sends only 60% of net funds.
Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for repeal of transportation funding package she championed
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is urging lawmakers to repeal a transportation funding package she previously supported after a referendum effort halted key tax increases.
These new laws and taxes take effect in Washington state on Jan. 1
Several new laws and tax increases passed in 2025 take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, impacting unemployment benefits, business taxes, transportation fees, consume…
Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
…n lawmakers are weighing whether to reverse a planned sales tax transfer to transportation as they confront a looming operating budget shortfall.
Opinion: Rental vs. rideshare
…safety factors between renting a car, hiring a rideshare or taxi, and choosing other transportation modes.
Oct. 1 brings new taxes for Washington businesses and consumers
Washington’s 2025-27 budget brings new sales and B&O taxes on services, plus transportation fee hikes, with businesses and consumers bracing for impacts starting Oct. 1.
After false starts, Oregon House passes transportation tax package
The Oregon House narrowly passed a $4.3 billion transportation tax package on Labor Day, sending the proposal to the Senate for a vote expected Wednesday.
Opinion: Your cost of living is about to go up as the majority party’s new taxes and fees kick in
…ive update on rising costs across Washington, including gas taxes, childcare, housing, and business impacts. He highlights concerns about state spending and new transportation policies.
6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature
A proposed 6-cent gas tax hike is central to a transportation funding deal under negotiation in the Washington Legislature, aimed at raising $3.2 billion over six…