Harger: They call it a ‘millionaire tax.’ It’s income tax. And they won’t let you vote on it.
Olympia may pass a bill on a topic voters have rejected 10 times, using a procedural move that makes sure you can't reject it quickly — the millionaire tax.6 months ago
Recall petition filed against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus over sex offender letter, ethics concerns
An Auburn resident has filed a petition to remove Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus from office, citing her support letter for a convicted child sex offender.6 months ago
Norwegian Bliss, Seattle-based summer cruise ship, cancels Mexico stop after cartel leader killed
Norwegian Bliss, Seattle's summer cruise ship, cancels Mexico stop, impacting travel plans for many vacationers heading to Alaska.6 months ago
Harger: I was just there when Puerto Vallarta was beautiful. Days later, it was on fire.
Five days ago, I was watching the sun come up over Puerto Vallarta harbor. Then, the Mexican army killed El Mencho in a military operation in Jalisco state.6 months ago
Harger: WA legislature has until Tuesday to protect kids from fentanyl. They probably won’t.
In 2023, the legislature passed the Keeping Families Together Act. The intent was good, but cops and caseworkers have taken it to an absurd extreme.6 months ago
Harger: School be damned, this Seahawks parade will be a once-in-a-lifetime memory
The other part of my brain said something that has gotten louder as I’ve gotten older: These moments don’t wait. I’m excited to go to the Seahawks parade with my son.7 months ago
Harger: Grocery prices in WA are already painful, but new legislative proposals could make them even worse
The Northwest Grocery Retail Association says the legislature is considering a whole stack of bills that would increase the cost of operating grocery stores in Washington.7 months ago
Harger: Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl, a championship fueled by belief, doubt, and defiance
The Seattle Seahawks were a team nobody believed in. The national media spent all season patting us on the head. "Fun story." "Maybe next year."7 months ago
Harger: Why the Seahawks Super Bowl run matters even if you don’t care about football
The Seattle Seahawks are headed to the Super Bowl. I know not everyone cares about football, but stay with me, because this isn't really about football.7 months ago
Harger: The bill that could put homeless tents on your kid’s soccer field
House Bill 2489, which fundamentally limits the ability of cities and counties to clear homeless encampments, stays alive, with strong support from Democrats.7 months ago
Harger: New WA ‘millionaires tax’ includes emergency clause blocking voter referendum
Lawmakers in Olympia introduced their income tax on millionaires this week — a 9.9% tax on individual income above $1 million, starting in 2028.7 months ago
WA millionaire tax would bypass voters, but Ferguson won’t support it yet
Washington lawmakers have now introduced the long-awaited income tax on millionaires, and the legislation includes a critical provision that will prevent voters from weighing in at the ballot box.7 months ago
Harger: A law meant to protect kids is now stalling teen murder investigations in WA
When the legislature passed House Bill 1140 in 2021, the intent made sense. But now multiple teen murder investigations in WA have gone unsolved.7 months ago
WA income tax on millionaires: Lawmakers introduce long-awaited bill
Washington lawmakers introduced the long-awaited income tax on millionaires Monday night, marking a historic step in the decades-long debate.7 months ago
Harger: Washington Supreme Court poised for major shift with two open seats
Keep an eye on the Washington Supreme Court. Things are shifting with two open seats on the state's highest court this November.7 months ago
Harger: WA’s expired car tab crackdown is bigger, and harsher, than you’ve been told
An estimated 600,000 Washington drivers have expired tabs right now. It's costing the state somewhere between $25 million and $100 million a year.7 months ago
Harger: What’s actually new in WA’s car tab crackdown bill — and what’s already law
The state wants to impound your car if it's parked on a public street if it has expired tabs for more than 45 days.7 months ago
Harger: Why is WA considering lighter penalties for online child predator sting cases?
Senate Bill 5312. I was surprised to read that this thing still has a pulse. I've read it three times, and I still can't believe it's real.7 months ago
Harger: The income tax draft is real — and now the public can finally read it
Most of what the public knew about this income tax proposal came from press conferences and talking points. Now you can read the actual language.7 months ago
Exclusive: KIRO Newsradio obtains income tax bill draft. Lawmakers say it’s real. Governor’s office says it isn’t theirs.
KIRO Newsradio has reviewed what appears to be a working draft of the income tax on high earners being developed in Olympia.7 months ago
Harger: WSDOT needs to try opening the southbound express lanes amid ‘Revive I-5’
Ninety-minute commutes. Backups past the county line. I wonder if WSDOT is paying attention to what's happening, or are they just trusting the projections?7 months ago
Governor Ferguson won’t rule out National Guard deployment as WA responds to ICE killing of Alex Pretti
Governor Bob Ferguson and AG Nick Brown held a press conference Monday condemning federal immigration agents after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.7 months ago
Let’s Go Washington Parents’ Bill of Rights initiative certified, headed to legislature as Democrats signal no hearings
The Washington Secretary of State has certified Initiative 26-001, restoring the original Parents' Bill of Rights after Democrats changed the law last year.7 months ago
