Brace for heightened business taxes in 2027
All the attention may be on recent debates around the state’s coming income tax on high earners, but business owners also will be seeing a bigger tax bill.
Got an innovative idea?
Got a great idea for an innovation but not sure where to go for support and funding? Central Washington University could be your go-to.
Sports and Politics
Washington’s governor recently met again with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to push the case for the return of the Seattle SuperSonics as league expansion here remains uncertain.
Legal Rulings
Grocery giant Albertsons must pay Washington state $900 million for its pharmacies’ role in fueling the opioid epidemic, a judge recently ruled.
Settlement Reached
State and federal officials have reached a settlement with a Washington state-based payment processor that will provide $600,000 for financial relief to 300 of its customers in the state.
Pasco's Budget Woes
As Pasco works to address a $12.5 million budget gap in 2027, the city invites the community to test their own budget scenarios using a new tool and share their feedback.
Income Tax Vote
Voters on Nov. 3 were upholding Washington’s new income tax on households earning more than a million dollars a year, a threshold opponents argued would eventually be lowered to apply to everyone.
Blood Drive
A new program intended to help save lives has been launched by Richland’s Fire and Emergency Services department, and an upcoming blood drive is planned to help support it.
Amazon Layoffs
Management-level positions at one of Amazon’s Pasco distribution facilities are among those being cut in the latest round of layoffs for the online retailer.
Richland Parks and Trails
The city of Richland is looking for partners to help with improvements to parks, trails, open spaces and recreational facilities and there’s a pot of money to help those projects happen.
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