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Capital gains tax pushes Washington to third-worst state for retirees, survey says
(The Center Square) – Deciding where to retire someday is not just a financial choice, but a personal choice as well. Many people want to be close to family or friends, or perhaps move somewhere that is more affordable, or offers a warmer climate. Bankrate, a New York City-based consumer financial services company, is out with its 2024 best and worst states for retirement, based on cost of living, health...
It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration to […]
Pet tortoise found after 2 days on the run, crossing interstate in Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A runaway tortoise named Bowser was returned home on Thursday after police officers found him along Interstate 205 in southeast Portland. At around 10 a.m., officers on ATVs were checking on houseless people living along a path on the west side of the freeway, giving people information about the heat wave and handing out bottles of water, according to PPB.
Good Morning, News: If Wheeler Can't Jail Homeless He'll Ticket Them, Racist Trump Steps on Rake, and Simone Biles to Hit the Floor
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Jelly Roll to perform in Portland Sept 1, tickets are still available
American rapper and singer Jelly Roll is coming to Portland on Sunday, September 1 at 7p.m. at the Moda Center as part of his 2024 ‘Beautifully Broken’ tour. Tickets are still available for the highly-anticipated show at a variety of price points, starting as low as $75 per seat.
Gresham choir director makes curtain call after decorated 25 years
A week after the hardest conversation of her career, Gresham’s longtime choir director took her students to the Oregon coast. Janine Kirstein had broken the news last spring — she was retiring after 22 years at the helm of the Gophers choral department. She wanted to step away while still at the top of her game, after another year of hoisting the Mt. Hood Conference trophy and celebrating high-finishing state soloists. ...
OFM corrects overstated revenue loss if capital gains tax repeal passes
(The Center Square) – Opponents of Initiative 2109 to repeal Washington state's capital gains tax are adjusting their marketing materials after a recent correction from the Office of Financial Management. Reports earlier this year from OFM and a required Fiscal Impact Statement on revenue impacts from I-2109 said revenue collections would plummet by $5 billion over a six-year period if voters approved it, according to the Washington State Budget & Policy Center. ...
Voters to decide on pace of Washington’s transition off natural gas
Let the battle over the future of natural gas in Washington begin. State election officials on Wednesday certified an initiative for the November ballot that seeks to reverse Washington’s controversial tactics to phase out natural gas use in homes and other buildings. Supporters of Initiative 2066 began gathering signatures in mid-May and turned in 533,005 signatures earlier this month....
Attorney Russell J. Speidel named to Super Lawyers list
WENATCHEE — Russell J. Speidel, an estate planning and probate attorney based in Wenatchee, has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Washington Super Lawyers, marking his continued excellence in the legal field. The prestigious designation, awarded to only five percent of lawyers statewide, highlights Speidel's expertise and standing...
Johnson faces frustration from hard-liners on spending issues
Hard-line conservatives in the House left Washington frustrated that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) didn’t uphold his promises on pushing through spending legislation — though they did not necessarily blame him. Johnson has now been in his post longer than his predecessor, who was ousted in part due to frustration with how he handled spending issues. […]
More states follow Oregon's lead on paid family leave
Over the past year, Oregon residents have gained access to state-mandated paid family leave. Since last September, state numbers show, that over half a billion dollars in benefits have been paid out to 73,000 people. Why it matters: Paid leave policies give new parents time to recover from birth and...
Ending July hot and starting August even hotter
Today will be hotter than yesterday, with highs hitting the triple digits in some areas. Another ridge of high pressure has centered itself over the West and is expected to stay for an extended period of time. We won’t be seeing this heat for three weeks, like we saw at the beginning of July, but we will see temperatures over 90 for a while. Prepare and protect yourself from the heat, there will be little relief at night for the next few days, as lows will only drop into the 60s. Take frequent breaks, drink plenty of water.
Wildfire conditions roar back, Pacific Northwest braces for challenging August
Firefighters have harnessed the temporary break of cooler weather and no new lightning fires to add miles and miles of new containment lines across nearly 30 large wildfires on national forests in Oregon and Washington. But after just a short 72-hour reprieve, wildfire conditions across much of the Pacific Northwest are set to come roaring back. “August is showing us nothing but hot, dry, windy conditions and dry lightning all in the first week,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Exhausted...
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