State hauls in over $550M from second cap-and-trade auction Washington’s second quarterly auction for pollution allowances will likely bring in more than $557 million, a higher-than-expected jump in revenue that…
Wednesday, June 7
WA ban on sale of AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles can go forward, judge rules A federal judge Tuesday denied an attempt to halt Washington’s new ban on the sale…
Tuesday, June 6
Editorial: Use WA capital gains tax bonanza on schools most in need of repairs It was a controversial idea. Tax the state’s ultra-wealthy on the proceeds from the sale of…
Monday, June 5
The Pierce County ferry system is under stress. Island residents just want it to work Ferry breakdowns can leave residents, including students as young as third-graders, stranded on the island…
Friday, June 2
Domestic violence law’s supporters see upsides and unfinished work In the waning hours of their 2023 session, lawmakers pushed through a 43-page bill to strengthen Washington’s safety net for victims…