‘This is catastrophic’: Seattle payroll tax revenues $47M short as jobs leave city
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released his payroll expense tax (PET) report for 2024 Tuesday, and its projections came up nearly $50 million short.
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Former Seattle tech worker sentenced to prison, lived lavishly before fraud unraveled
A man who used to work in tech in Seattle was sentenced to prison for facilitating three separate fraud schemes — involving work, the pandemic and his love life.
Vancouver tax preparer allegedly costs U.S. Treasury millions; Charged with trying to kill son
A man from Vancouver, Washington, who prepared thousands of tax returns, was indicted last week in connection with fraud.
King County audit concludes sheriff’s office should be more transparent
The King County Auditor’s Office found the King County Sheriff’s Office is lacking necessary transparency and accountability for the civil asset forfeiture program, according to an audit released on Tuesday.
Eerie ‘blood moon’ to illuminate Washington skies in first total lunar eclipse in over 2 years
A total lunar eclipse, also referred to as a “blood moon,” will be seen on March 13.
Prosecutor clears Pierce County deputies 2 years after deadly shooting
Three Pierce County deputies who shot a man who was threatening a tavern two years ago have been cleared, reported The Tacoma News Tribune Wednesday.
Kirkland responds to INRIX departure over ‘homeless hotel,’ says it tried to speak with CEO
Transportation data and analytics company INRIX will be moving out of Kirkland after nearly two decades.
Spokane Police Chief says fentanyl overdoses rising, despite CDC reports of decline
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report Tuesday saying drug-related deaths are going down, but the Spokane Police Chief said his city is seeing a different story.
Drug that could extend your dog’s life is one step closer to becoming reality
Veterinary Medicine company aims to bring a life-extending drug for dogs to market.
Traffic alert: Bus route suspended from Lynnwood to Mountlake Terrace
Service on the 1 Line from Lynnwood City Center to Mountlake Terrace is suspended from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sound Transit reported.
