WA Lawmakers Debate Tax Increase to Fund College Grants Until 2AM Before Passing
A slew of last-minute tax increases were pushed through by Democratic legislators at end of session in Olympia.
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Keep Using Caution at Pump for Card Skimmers, They Strike Again
Kennewick Police and other Tri-City law enforcement agencies caution people to continue to be careful when using debit or credit cards at ATMs and gas pumps.
According to police, a group of thieves made a sweep through Western WA over the weekend, scamming thousands from dozens (if not hundreds) of victims...
First Time Home Buyer? You’ll Need At Least $230k in Tri-Cities
I was chatting with a small business owner in December about how his dual-income, no-kids household couldn't afford a home in Tri-Cities. How can that be? I asked. Well, you now need to be approved for $230k to find anything. That's over $1,100 a month...
State Budget Forecast Questions Need for New Taxes
GOP leaders question need or Democratic demand for more and new taxes. Although
City of Wapato–Anyone Seen That $300K Lying Around? It’s Gone
The investigation has begun.
What’s In the Upcoming Kennewick School Bond? Find Out!
Soon, ballots will be arriving in mailboxes throughout Kennewick, and voters will be asked to pass a bond that, among numerous other projects, would replace Kennewick High School will a brand new structure.
The local share of the $125 million dollar bond would raise the tax rate on a typical $200,000 home by about $5 a month...
With Sears Bankruptcy, What Happens to Your Card—And Debt?!?
With the Kennewick Columbia Center Sears being the latest victim of the Sears Holdings bankruptcy, many are wondering what will happen to your card?
According to the financial website Clark.com, there are 5 likely scenarios;
your card might still work online
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Pasco Shoplifter Tries Using Walmart As His Own Santa
This suspect is accused of trying to use Walmart as his own personal Santa gift source.
Pasco police say Wednesday night around 7pm, this suspect paid for several items via the self-checkout, including crackers, tortillas and some candy...
Seattle’s NHL Key Arena Renovation Already Deeply In the Red?
According to reports out of Seattle, the Oak View Group (the folks behind the Seattle NHL franchise drive) may jettison their current contractor, Skanska, after expense estimates have climbed over $ 200 million beyond their original budget...
Oregon Officials Seeking Leads in Massive Tool, Equestrian Theft
The incident occurred November 4th near Pilot Rock, OR. and now Umatilla County Sheriff's are spreading the word.
On that day, suspects stole a horse trailer from a residence near the town, then loaded it with tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools, exotic saddles and equestrian equipment, a compressor and more.
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