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Washington recreational marijuana market finds financial backers

​The passage of Initiative 502 legalized recreational marijuana in Washington, but in doing so it raised another question: where will would-be businesses get the financial capital to get off the... READ MORE

Boating season: keeping your head above water

As the weather gets nicer and people venture out on the water in their boats it is important to remember – safety first. Last week was National Boating Safety week.... READ MORE

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School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill

Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy... READ MORE

School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill

Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy... READ MORE

School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill

Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy... READ MORE

If you – or your family – get sick, can you take time off?

Two out of five workers in Tacoma can’t take time off if they – or a family member – gets sick or injured. Two Tacoma lawmakers think that’s wrong. Now... READ MORE

Bridge jargon explained

The I-5 bridge in Skagit County was functionally obsolete – not structurally deficient – and it had a sufficiency rating of 47. So what does all this mean? The American... READ MORE

Take a hike!

Washington’s unmatched natural beauty provides for numerous outdoor activities: from bird watching to full-on camping, there’s an adventure out there for everyone. To keep our many trails in good shape... READ MORE

Who gets arrested in Washington state, and how much does it cost?

If you took a guess, high school kids would probably get into roughly as much trouble as college-aged people. Yet looking at the hard numbers makes those crazy teenagers look... READ MORE

Rep. Habib does double duty at commencement

​It’s not every legislator who can deliver the keynote address for a college graduation and also perform on the piano at the commencement. But Rep. Cyrus Habib  is no ordinary... READ MORE