Drew Mikkelsen

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WSP says ‘we screwed up,’ suspected DUI driver won’t be charged

The agency discovered a mistake responding to KING 5 News questions. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Despite evidence a driver was impaired when he caused a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5, prosecutors are...

State employees make their concerns heard in Capitol

Chants of "tax the rich" echoed through rotunda in Washington state on Wednesday. OLYMPIA, Wash. — State employees, fearing budget cut layoffs and furloughs, made sure legislators heard their concerns Wednesday...

Potential loss of FEMA grants to Hoquiam and Aberdeen would be a ‘gut punch’

Funding for a tsunami evacuation tower and levees in Grays Harbor County could be cut. GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Wash. — When the federal government awarded the cities of Hoquiam and Aberdeen...

Washington state may charge car owners based on their vehicle’s gas mileage

The "Highway Use Fee" replaces the previous pay-per-mile proposal. OLYMPIA, Wash. — House Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Jake Fey has a new proposal to raise funds for state highways. ...

Business owners calling for budget do-over in Olympia

Democratic Rep. April Berg said the tax increases would prevent cuts to state services and schools. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Taxes proposed by Senate and House Democrats include targeting the state’s wealthiest...

Minority leader: Democrat proposals ‘tax the joy out of being a Washingtonian’

The proposals could impact the wealthy, businesses, sporting teams, hunters and mini-mart shoppers. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Democrats who hold the majority, and therefore write budget proposals in Olympia, proposed a list...

Proposal to drain rainy day fund ‘dangerous,’ treasurer says

The Senate Democrat proposal would drain $1.6 billion in savings. Newly proposed taxes would replenish the funds. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti has concerns about tapping into the state’s...

Washington Democratic senators release operating budget proposal

Washington Senate Democrats propose raising taxes and some budget cuts to balance a $13 billion budget deficit. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Senate Democrats proposed tax increases and cuts in state...

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