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Drivers miss pedestrians—Doug Dahl on intersection awareness
Washington traffic data shows pedestrians comprise 20 percent of fatalities, even though they occupy little road space. Doug Dahl explains inattentio…
5 months, 1 week ago
NBA Board votes to explore Seattle and Las Vegas expansion
The NBA Board of Governors voted to open expansion talks for Seattle and Las Vegas, ending years of speculation. Governor Bob Ferguson and the Seattl…
5 months, 1 week ago
Washington’s Recurring Pension Hikes Raise $2.4B for Retirees
SSB 5862 gives another 3% pension boost to Plan 1 retirees, adding $338 million in new employer costs and pushing unfunded liabilities higher. Ryan F…
5 months, 1 week ago
Clark County Council, Belkot, and the Ongoing C-TRAN Controversy
Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN Board sparked legal challenges, county rule violations, and a Skamania County deputy’s report citing miscon…
5 months, 1 week ago
C-TRAN Board Seat Debate Highlights Clark County Council Divide
Glen Yung refused a C-TRAN board nomination while urging the council not to reappoint Michelle Belkot, who insisted her votes should reflect her dist…
5 months, 1 week ago
Grassroots Victories: Citizen Initiatives Shape Washington Ballot
The defeat of Senate Bill 5973 kept signature rules accessible for Washington voters. Nancy Churchill explores how citizen-led initiatives now target…
5 months, 1 week ago
California’s $20 fast food wage triggers fewer hours, automation
A University of California, Santa Cruz study finds fast food workers now face lost hours, reduced hiring, and widespread automation after the $20 wag…
5 months, 1 week ago
Washington repeals estate tax increase; $340M impact on education
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law repealing last year’s estate tax hike, returning Washington’s top rate to 20%. The reversal follows concerns about…
5 months, 1 week ago
Five residents lose home to Vancouver blaze contained by crews
Vancouver Fire Department crews quickly stopped a fire in the living room of a two-story home, but five residents were displaced due to thick smoke. …
5 months, 1 week ago
Supreme Court case could upend Washington mail-in ballot counting
More than 127,000 Washington ballots were postmarked by Election Day yet counted after. A pending Supreme Court decision could end this practice, wit…
5 months, 1 week ago