Helen Smith

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Gov. Inslee floats ‘modest wealth tax’ to help close Washington state’s $12 billion budget gap

A 1% tax would be imposed on wealth over $100 million. OLYMPIA, Wash. — To address a $12 billion budget gap, Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a 1% wealth tax...

Washington lawmakers to make another push to change BAC level to .05

This is the third year in bill sponsor state Sen. John Lovick's quest to lower the per se BAC limit in Washington state. OLYMPIA, Wash. — For the third year in...

After 12 years as Washington governor, Jay Inslee is looking for his next adventure

Gov. Inslee thinks everyone should run for president. No, really! SEATTLE — Washington's Jay Inslee is currently the longest-serving governor in the United States, and before he leaves office in January,...

Bill would exempt those 75 and older from state, local property tax in Washington

Regardless of income level, those 75 and older would be exempt from state and local taxes on their real property under SB 5020. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that has been...

After West Coast contract win, machinists’ union sets sights on Boeing’s non-union South Carolina factories

The IAM International is looking to make inroads at Boeing's non-union South Carolina factories after a contract win on the West Coast. CHARLESTON, S.C. — The union representing West Coast...

Winter Weather and Coastal Flooding Advisories in effect for western Washington this weekend

A weather system is bringing rain, wind, snow and high tides to western Washington. SEATTLE — A weather system bringing gusty winds, mountain snow, rain and high surf is moving into...

Some WA school districts push for changes to how trans athletes can participate in sports

Several school districts are pushing the WIAA to specifically ban trans girls from participating in sports with athletes assigned female at birth. WASHINGTON, USA — Several Washington school districts are pushing...

Police searching for suspect who sexually assaulted woman in Point Defiance Park

The man was wearing a mask, gloves and dark clothing, according to police. Tacoma police are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman in Point Defiance Park Wednesday evening. ...

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