by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardJune 17, 2026 Democratic lawmakers in Washington paired their new income tax on high earners with a pledge to use billions of dollars from the annual proceeds to help small […]
The Washington State Library maintains the largest online collection of newspapers published in the state. The library continues to grow its collection in collaboration with local libraries, museums, and publishers to digitize more newspapers for educational and non-commercial use. The program was established in 2008 as part of the National […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy gained an estimated 10,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2%. “Job growth was relatively strong in May,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the […]
Spokane County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Upriver Fire located in Spokane County, near Spokane Valley. Washington […]
Columbia County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Tucannon Fire located in Columbia County, near Dayton. Washington State […]
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