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Washington's highest-in-nation minimum wage to go up to $16.66 an hour in 2025
OLYMPIA – Washington’s minimum wage, already the highest state-level minimum wage in the nation, will be going up 38 cents next year. That means minimum wage workers will get a raise, but employers will also pay more in 2025. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, or...
Washington’s inaugural ball canceled for 2025, as planning committee dissolves
In Washington, there have been inaugural balls at the state’s Capitol pretty much every four years since statehood. But the pandemic derailed the event in 2021 and the organizing committee has pulled out of the one scheduled for 2025, leaving the quadrennial tradition’s future uncertain. It was back in January 1957, 11 men and women […]
Tacoma Public Utilities proposing rate increases for 2025, 2026
TACOMA, Wash. — More than 300,000 people could soon pay more on their utility bills. Tacoma Public Utilities is proposing to increase their rates for 2025 and 2026. The Utility said on average, residential customers would see a 6.5% increase in their power bills in 2025, and another 6.5% increase in 2026. For water bills, it would be a 6.3% increase in 2025 and another 6.3% increase in 2026.
Renton police highlight 'disturbing' trend of gun thefts
RENTON, Wash. — The Renton Police Department (RPD) is sounding the alarm about what it calls a "disturbing trend" of gun thefts in the city. In a release Monday, RPD said 86% of the stolen guns were taken out of vehicles. “Gun owners need to be responsible and not...
Unclaimed remains of veteran to be transported from Lewis County to Tahoma National Cemetery, coroner says
The Lewis County Coroner’s Office will transport the unclaimed cremated remains of U.S. Army veteran Larry Givens to Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Friday, Nov. 1. Givens was
Legislative District 2 candidates talk race for state representative position No. 2
As JT Wilcox will retire from his position in the state Legislature at the end of his term, two local Republican candidates are on the ballot to replace the longtime politician in the state ...
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