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Four Dead After Stabbing Near Tacoma, Suspect Fatally Shot by Deputy
crime1 day ago

Four Dead After Stabbing Near Tacoma, Suspect Fatally Shot by Deputy

A 32-year-old man stabbed four people outside a home on the Key Peninsula near Tacoma, Washington; a sheriff’s deputy fatally shot the suspect, who had been served but not yet served with a no-contact order. Three victims died at the scene and a fourth succumbed later. The deputy arrived around 9:30 a.m. about 52 minutes after the 911 call; authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public and the relationships between those involved are not yet known. The attack occurred near Henderson Bay in Puget Sound, with responders from Gig Harbor.

via USA Today|
#crime#deputy-involved-shooting#four-dead
Four Die in Wauna Stabbing Linked to No-Contact Order Violation
crime1 day ago

Four Die in Wauna Stabbing Linked to No-Contact Order Violation

A 32-year-old man stabbed four people to death in Wauna, WA after allegedly violating a no-contact order; three victims died at the scene and a fourth died later in hospital, and the suspect also died. Deputies were responding to a report of the order violation when the attack occurred, and investigators are reviewing protective-order records as the case continues.

via The Guardian|
#crime#homicide#no-contact-order
Trump banner at DOJ sparks debate over independence
politics6 days ago

Trump banner at DOJ sparks debate over independence

A large banner bearing Donald Trump’s image was hung on the exterior of the Justice Department headquarters, a striking display critics say signals White House influence over the department and challenges its independence; AG Pam Bondi is portrayed as a staunch ally, Trump aides deny weaponizing the DOJ, and the department says the display celebrates 250 years of service under Trump’s direction, while related investigations of Trump’s rivals and other federal probes are noted as part of the broader politicization debate.

via The Guardian|
#doj#independence#makeamericasafeagain
Washington governor backs millionaires tax with family rebates, rejects under-$1M income tax
politics8 days ago

Washington governor backs millionaires tax with family rebates, rejects under-$1M income tax

Gov. Bob Ferguson signaled support for a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million but would not back any income tax for individuals earning less than $1 million, insisting any bill must return significant revenue to Washington families and small businesses. He urged expanding the Working Families Tax Credit, broadening essential-item sales exemptions, and adding a biannual sales-tax holiday as the millionaire’s tax progresses from the Senate to the House; he did not commit to veto scenarios and highlighted the need for affordability measures as the session nears its March 12 deadline.

via KOMO|
#millionaires-tax#politics#small-business
Washington Senate advances millionaires tax targeting $1M+ incomes
politics8 days ago

Washington Senate advances millionaires tax targeting $1M+ incomes

The Washington Senate moved a 9.9% personal income tax on households earning more than $1 million to the House, arguing the measure would fund public defense, expand the Working Families Tax Credit, and aid small businesses, while critics warn of potential economic harm; the tax would take effect in 2028 (revenues begin in 2029) and is expected to yield about $3.4 billion annually once fully phased in, with the plan exempt from the existing prohibition on new statewide income taxes and facing continued political and legal challenges.

via Washington State Standard|
#income-tax#legislation#millionaires-tax
GLP-1 weight‑loss meds spark rising emergency calls in Washington
health18 days ago

GLP-1 weight‑loss meds spark rising emergency calls in Washington

Washington’s poison center saw GLP-1 drug–related calls double from 211 in 2024 to 421 in 2025, as at‑home dosing and unfamiliarity with syringes contribute to severe nausea, vomiting, and emergencies. The rise is linked to brand‑name meds like Ozempic and Wegovy and off‑brand/compounded versions sold online, with regulators evaluating risks. Experts urge using licensed healthcare providers, following dosing instructions, avoiding compounded products when possible, and keeping the 24/7 poison‑control number 1-800-222-1222 handy.

via KING5.com|
#glp-1#health#home-dosing
Washington lawmakers push 9.9% tax on $1M+ earners to fund services
politics21 days ago

Washington lawmakers push 9.9% tax on $1M+ earners to fund services

Democrats in Olympia unveiled Senate Bill 6346 proposing a 9.9% tax on household incomes above $1 million to raise about $3.7 billion annually for public education, early learning, childcare, healthcare and other services. The plan would also eliminate the sales tax on grooming products, create a small-business gross-revenue threshold exemption, expand the Working Families Tax Credit and direct 5% of revenue to counties for public safety. Gov. Jay Inslee’s office notes the proposal doesn’t go far enough for Washingtonians, while Republicans call it unconstitutional and warn of potential court challenges or voter referendum.

via king5.com|
#education-funding#income-tax#millionaires-tax
WA income tax push slammed as rigged to dodge voters
politics21 days ago

WA income tax push slammed as rigged to dodge voters

Seattle-based columnist Jason Rantz argues Washington Democrats used an emergency clause to push a millionaire income tax without allowing a voter referendum, delaying any tax collection until 2029 and labeling the move a procedural scam that undermines democracy; he accuses lawmakers of bypassing public accountability and calls for greater transparency and accountability.

via seattlered.com|
#democrats#emergency-clause#income-tax
Washington mulls payroll tax on big firms to plug Medicaid funding gap
politics1 month ago

Washington mulls payroll tax on big firms to plug Medicaid funding gap

Washington lawmakers are weighing a payroll tax on large employers to offset up to $51 billion in federal Medicaid funding losses over the next decade. The bill targets companies with more than $5 million in gross receipts and workers earning over $125,000, aiming to raise over $5 billion per biennium. Seattle would be exempt due to its own tax, and a public hearing is set in Olympia. Opponents warn it could drive business and jobs out of state, while Microsoft has opposed the idea. If approved, the tax would start July 1.

via komonews.com|
#large-companies#medicaid-funding#payroll-tax
Washington Health Officials Warn of Flu Surge as Thurston County Reports First Related Death
health1 month ago

Washington Health Officials Warn of Flu Surge as Thurston County Reports First Related Death

Thurston County reports its first influenza-related death as Washington state sees a sharp rise in flu activity, with 39 statewide deaths so far in the 2025–26 season. Officials note most flu cases are mild but highlight higher risk for young children, seniors, pregnant people, and those with certain conditions, and urge vaccination, staying home when sick, good hygiene, masks in crowded or poorly ventilated settings, and other preventive measures; influenza A is currently the most common strain, and a public dashboard tracks local influenza activity.

via komonews.com|
#flu#health#influenza