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Washington revenue forecasts yet to feel the effect of Jeff Bezos move
Earlier this month Jeff Bezos announced plans to move from Washington to Florida, but the seismic shift of potential tax dollars lost from his paying of the state's capital gains tax has yet to be felt.
Benton County judge censured, agrees to total sobriety after DUIs
The WA Supreme Court has censured and suspended a Benton County District Court judge without pay for 30 days after he was arrested on a DUI charge early this year.
Washington State Needs More Parking Spaces for Truckers
The Washington Trucking Associations and its national counterpart, the American Trucking Associations, are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to tap into federal funding to address the state’s lack of big rig parking.
Washington Farm Bureau Asks Lawmakers To Settle Ag Fuel Dispute
The Washington Farm Bureau is urging state lawmakers to address a multi-million-dollar dispute with the Department of Ecology over a tax exemption for fuels used for agricultural purposes and transporting agricultural products on public highways.
Jeff Bezos’ move to Miami to cost Washington millions in tax revenue
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Thursday that he is leaving Washington state for sunny Miami, Florida, which means the Evergreen State is likely to see a huge loss in tax revenue from its wealthiest resident.
Ex-bank manager pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1.28M from vulnerable customers
A former bank manager from Washington recently pled guilty to stealing over $1 million, primarily elderly or disabled clients.
Spokane authorities warn of epidemic of cars so easy to steal, teenagers are doing it
(The Center Square) - The Spokane County Sheriff's office, in conjunction with the Spokane Police Department, have issued a warning to any Kia or Hyundai owner without a push-to-start button – your car may be so easy to steal, a teenager as young as 13 could do it.
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