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The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

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New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

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Life

Cascade Bicycle Club preps for annual Flying Wheels Summer Century

On May 31, cyclists can ride the streets of the Snoqualmie Valley.

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News

Community helps Carnation family after fire ravages home

“We have the most incredible community.”

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News

Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Higher total taxes are making Washington unaffordable | Brunell

Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes, and fees on taxpayers. However, those added…

Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo

Northwest

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Opinion

Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

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Northwest

6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in Legislature

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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Fifth case of measles in state identified in a King County infant

Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

Kathy Lambert is a former King County Councilmember who represented District 3, which includes the Snoqualmie Valley.

Opinion

Cuts to KC Sheriff’s Office will impact rural areas like the Valley

Are you going to be safer with a $30.2 million cut to the King County Sheriff’s Office that’s…

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Northwest

Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan

It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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Northwest

Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.