Washington Democrats unveil income tax bill; Gov Ferguson has concerns
OLYMPIA, WA – Majority Democrats in Washington on Tuesday rolled out the much-anticipated income tax bill. Senate Bill 6346, with Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, as the prime sponsor, is being called by supporters the ‘millionaire’s
Second Nonresident Deer, Elk Drawing Opens Feb. 5 in Idaho
BOISE, ID – Nonresident hunters who did not draw tags in Idaho’s first general season deer and elk drawing will have another opportunity later this month, according to Idaho Fish and Game. IDFG announced that the second
WSU Engineering students’ awning project helps disability center
PULLMAN, WA – Washington State University students are working with the city of Moscow’s Disability Action Center Northwest to improve their offices. The work is an opportunity for students to get real-world experience while helping out their community.
Govt. funding bills pass House on razor-thin margins, head to Trump’s desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House passed a critical government funding package along bipartisan lines in a nail-biter Tuesday vote, sending it to the president’s desk. Once President Donald Trump signs the legislation into law, Congress will
As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The momentum behind cellphone bans in schools has reached more than half the states, as teachers, superintendents and education experts praise these policies as a way to boost student achievement and mental health, and
Speculation on Seahawks’ sale heats up following proposed WA ‘jock tax’
SEATTLE, WA – Whether or not the Seattle Seahawks are sold after Super Bowl LX remains to be seen, but the timing of such speculation comes shortly after the details of an income-based “jock tax” on professional
Ferguson rejects WA lawmakers’ initial crack at income tax legislation
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson headed into this year’s legislative session endorsing the idea of an income tax on higher earners. But he’s not on board with the framework for that tax that Democratic legislators
Clarkston High School to Host GEAR UP Career and Internship Fair
CLARKSTON, WA — Clarkston High School will host a GEAR UP Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, offering students an opportunity to explore potential career paths and connect with employers from across the region.
Idaho Crime Victim Services Dashboard Updated With New Data
BOISE, ID — The Idaho Statistical Analysis Center has released its annual update to the Idaho Crime Victim Services Dashboard, providing updated data on crime victimization and the availability of victim services across the state. The dashboard
Proposed Washington State Bill Would add $6 Tire Tax, bar Retailers From Notifying Buyers
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State House Republican leaders are warning about a proposed new fee on tires they say would quietly raise costs for drivers. House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary says a Democrat proposal aimed at addressing