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Repealing capital gains tax would cost jobs and education funding, opponents say
(The Center Square) – Opponents of a statewide initiative to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax are touting a new report from the Washington State Budget & Policy Center that suggests more than 10,000 jobs would be eliminated if Initiative 2109 is passed by voters this November. If voters approve I-2109, that would mean the end of the capital gains tax that levies a 7% tax on the sale or exchange of long-term capital assets, such as stocks, bonds, and business interests. The tax doesn’t...
Washington's four largest wildfires burn 150k acres over the weekend
(The Center Square) – Washington is in the midst of its 2024 wildfire season, with flames engulfing homes, incinerating habitats and destroying livelihoods across the state. Dozens of wildfires are burning statewide, but the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center is tracking the largest ones. According to the NWCC’s Morning Brief, there are currently 12 fires burning 100 acres or more of timber or 300 acres or more of grass and brush. ...
You Won’t Believe Who Washington State’s Most Successful Bank Robber Is
A New Netflix Movie Spotlights Washington State's Most Succesful Bank Robber. Who was Washington State's most prolific bank robber?. I just finished watching Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank,” and it’s worth watching if you’re into true crime. The movie covers one of the most prolific...
WA art exhibit underscores need for action to save orca
An art exhibit in Seattle is highlighting the dire situation for orca off the coast of Washington. The show, called SUPER POD: All Together features all the members of the endangered Southern Resident orca pods. Gabriel Newton, the artist behind the project, painted the whales in acrylic on 45 pieces...
Here’s what a political science professor is looking for this election season
WASHINGTON – Gonzaga University professor of political science Sarah James is keeping track of the presidential race closely. She’s looking out for the impact of digital fundraising and white rural voters moving into November. In a Friday interview with NonStop Local KHQ, James offered expert analysis on the...
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