KIRO host Jake Skorheim described one of the many small businesses affected by this new tax, which impacts niche business experiences such as the Creative Hands pottery studio in Bothell.

Proving yet again that you can’t tax your way to economic prosperity, Washington state’s 25-27 budget is now negative by $421 ...

It is noteworthy that despite the reduction, revenues are still projected to grow overall in Washington, yet there is still a $421 million deficit forecasted. As already occurred in Idaho, the ...

Revenue numbers from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board reveal a steady decline in alcohol and cannabis sales since 2019. This trend could have deeper implications ...

Washington state lawmakers passed $9 billion in tax increases this year. As revenue collections fall short, more "pretty ugly ...

Washington's electric vehicle sales have mostly sagged in 2025. But with federal tax breaks for purchasing electric vehicles ...

If approved, Richland’s sales tax rate will increase to 8.8%, the same as Kennewick. The tax rate for Pasco is 8.9% after its ...

Rep. Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, said the forecast is a “huge concern” and means the new budget passed earlier this year is already ...

(The Center Square) – Small business owners in most of the U.S. feel more upbeat, according to the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Optimism Index for August, which ...

One month from Labor Day, a slew of Washington businesses will be subject to new retail sales taxes, which will be passed onto consumers. The 2025 Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed ...