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An analysis by the Downtown Seattle Association argues that Seattle's payroll tax on major corporations is yielding negative consequences five years after its implementation.
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Randy Diamond | The Center Square
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6/17/26
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is among several members of Congress trying to prevent the National Science Foundation from dismantling portions of an instrument system that monitors the nation’s …
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6/17/26
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May housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic disrupted construction six years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Tuesday. Builder confidence has dropped recently because of …
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Tim Henderson / Stateline
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6/17/26
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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 businesses compete and lower-income …
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6/17/26
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Curtin Creek Community Park is now open to the public, offering new recreational space, sports amenities and public art on Northeast 72nd Avenue.
The park, located at 12603 NE 72nd Ave., …
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The Reflector
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6/16/26
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The Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe will bring Pacific Island dance, music and cultural traditions to several Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries this summer, including a June performance at …
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6/16/26
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening federal protections against price discrimination that can make it harder for small and rural businesses to compete …
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6/16/26
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Dale Julian, 89, of Vancouver, died June 10. Arrangements are under the care of Northwood Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 360-574-4252.
Anders Johnson, 61, of Seattle, died May 27. …
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The City of Battle Ground will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a free pop-up birthday party Thursday, June 18, at Kiwanis Park.
The celebration is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the …
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6/16/26
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Identity Clark County (ICC) has elected Richard Robinson to its board of directors, a recent news release announced.
Robinson is the vice president for brand, communications, marketing and …
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6/16/26
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Clark County Public Works is calling on residents to volunteer for programs that help maintain and improve local parks, trails, roadways and waterways.
The county’s volunteer program connects …
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6/16/26
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Community Calendar
Senior Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, Battle Ground Senior Center, 116 NE Third Ave., Battle Ground. Learn about dementia during a seminar, hosted by …
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6/16/26
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The Executive Committee of Workforce Southwest Washington (WSW) has approved Darcy Hoffman as interim chief executive officer, effective upon approval by the full Board of Directors at its June 9 …
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6/16/26
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Campaign donors have already put more than $1.5 million combined behind 16 Washington Supreme Court candidates ahead of the August primary election, as voters face a decision that could rebalance the …
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6/16/26
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A controversial sales tax increase will fund critical road repairs in unincorporated parts of King County, but will be paid for by residents across the county, including in Seattle.
The sales …
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Randy Diamond | The Center Square
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6/16/26
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The deadline has passed to apply for federal assistance in response to Washington’s flooding last year, with over $11 million distributed so far.
More than 1,200 households have tapped …
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Jake Goldstein-Street / Washington State Standard
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6/16/26
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The U.S. Coast Guard will base two new icebreakers in Kodiak and one in Seward, it announced Thursday.
The first two ships are expected in Kodiak in 2028, and the third ship is expected in …
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James Brooks / Alaska Beacon
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6/16/26
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Washington state Rep. John Ley says Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest need to expand electricity generation and transmission capacity to keep up with growth and the state’s clean energy …
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The Reflector
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6/15/26
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Clark County Public Works is reminding visitors to use designated parking areas — or choose another park when crowds fill Moulton Falls Regional Park during hot weather.
The county issued the …
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6/15/26
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, led members of Congress in a moment of silence June 4 to honor the 11 men who died following the industrial disaster at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging …
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6/15/26
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