Central and Eastern WA hit the hardest; The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Big, Beautiful” bill 215-214 in May; legislation now being considered in the Senate EDMONDS, WA – Data released by the Joint Economic […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 6, 2025 The Washington State Library in Tumwater and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library in Seattle will close to the public on July 1 due to a […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 6, 2025 A year from now, Washington will launch the nation’s first full-scale effort to help the state’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age. Etched into […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 5, 2025 Be careful entering the underground tunnel linking two legislative buildings on the Washington state Capitol campus. It may be slippery. Water leaks flood the concrete path connecting […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s average annual wage grew by 6.8% in 2024 to $95,160, according to the state Employment Security Department. The average wage grew more in 2024 than in 2023, when it grew by 5.9%. […]
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