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Clark County poll asks: Should board reps follow council direction?
A new Clark County poll highlights controversy over whether C-TRAN board representatives should be bound by council decisions or vote independently. …
2 days, 17 hours ago
High-Priced Home Listings Surge After Washington Income Tax Law
Listings of $2 million-plus homes in Washington shot up 65% after the state enacted a new income tax on high earners. Economist Jeff Tucker urges cau…
2 days, 23 hours ago
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…
3 days, 1 hour 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…
3 days, 19 hours 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…
3 days, 19 hours 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…
3 days, 20 hours 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…
3 days, 21 hours 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…
3 days, 22 hours 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…
4 days, 2 hours 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…
4 days, 3 hours ago