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Hiking Washington's Southern Coastal Route
A good hike for the colder months ahead: that became my mission the last few weeks as I contemplated my upcoming article on ...
Why does WA have no income tax? That’s shaped class and the economy of Evergreen state
High-income earners, retirees and the wealthy have the most to gain from no state income tax, local experts said. Low and middle class people feel more of the burden from sales and property taxes and ...
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This Homey Bakery In Washington Has Glazed Donuts Known Throughout The State
Welcome to Henry’s Donut in Mukilteo, Washington – where dreams are glazed and calories don’t count. Nestled in the heart of Mukilteo, a charming waterfront town just north of Seattle, Henry’s Donut ...
These new license plate designs are up for consideration in the WA legislature
Drivers may be able to rep Smokey Bear, Mt. Saint Helens or historic Whidbey Island after this year's legislative session.
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Richland asks WA state for ‘emergency’ $13.5M advance to cover school district bills
Eric Rosane erosane@tricityherald.com Advances in Washington state have not historically been sought by districts. Payne says school districts began petitioning for them last year as they began ...
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New Washington governor outlines goals as state faces multibillion-dollar deficit
Stephens, right, during a joint legislative session in House chambers at the Washington State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Olympia, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Washington Gov. Bob ...
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WA is ‘a light to the world’ Gov. Inslee tells lawmakers in his final State of the State address
Gov. Jay Inslee, who’s led Washington state for the past dozen years, delivered his final State of the State address Tuesday morning. Its theme? Progress. Inslee’s remarks came during a joint ...
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WA is facing a 'tough-on-crime' election. Will it make the state safer?
The opening week-and-a-half of Labor's re-election campaign has had a clear and unsurprising focus: law and order. Of the party's 10 major announcements over the past week, four have been about ...
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The Washington budget mystery: How big is the state’s deficit really?
The second line in Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s Budget Priorities released Thursday states: “Washington state faces a budget shortfall of at least $12 billion over the next four years.
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Governor of Washington
Washington has a Democratic trifecta. The Democratic Party controls the office of governor and both chambers of the state legislature. Washington has a Democratic triplex. The Democratic Party ...
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Jay Inslee’s wins and setbacks during his 12 years as WA governor
“I loved Washington state when I started. I love her more now. I hope people really think he understood the value system and the genius of the state of Washington and was able to raise the ...
Washington Examiner22d
Why Washington’s most magnificent monuments barely made it on the map
L’Enfant’s initial framework for Washington was largely ignored for decades, as the district remained in an undeveloped state of chaos at the end of the 19th century. It wasn’t until the ...