Opinion
Thoughts on police reform and public trust | Guest column
By Steven D. Strachan, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
Northwest
Judge fines Tim Eyman $2.6 million for campaign law violations
The serial anti-tax initiative sponsor said he will abide the court’s order but denied he violated ‘any law.’
Northwest
New state law averts big spike in unemployment taxes on businesses
Inslee signed a measure to spread out increases and boost weekly benefit checks for those who are unemployed.
News
Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year
A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.
Business
WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…
News
Book sale raising funds for North Bend library continues
The Friends of North Bend Library book sale is still going, and raising funds for children and adult…
Business
Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
Business
State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief
Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits
Northwest
Murray, other top Democrats introduce bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025
Current federal wage is $7.25 per hour