Hana Kim

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Hana Kim

OLYMPIA, Wash. - By now you may have heard that Washington state is facing a budget deficit in the billions. There is already a push by some Democrats who say a wealth tax is a solution. However, there is still no consensus on what the exact deficit is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at. Billions of dollars in the holeBudget timelineJust about a year ago, state finances looked rosy. In March 2024, Governor Inslee approved an extra $2 billion to a $69.8 billion operating budget.

2 months ago | fox13seattle.com | Hana Kim

To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle. On Tuesday, Lt. John O’Neil filed his lawsuit in Superior Court of Washington for King County. The 14-page lawsuit alleges harassment, retaliation, racial discrimination, gender discrimination and a violation of the Washington’s Silenced No More Act.

Jan 22, 2025 | yahoo.com | Hana Kim

The BriefWashington's 2021 Climate Commitment Act aims to reduce greenhouse emissions in the state through a "cap-and-invest" programThe goal is to cut emissions from the state's largest polluters, but some argue the financial burden has been forced onto medium- and small-sized farms, rather than the large onesOLYMPIA, Wash. - For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day, and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.

Jan 9, 2025 | straatosphere.com | Hana Kim

The adidas Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 multi-year partnership is the latest exciting announcement in motorsports. Here’s what you need to know. adidas enters motorsport with a partnership that unites two icons in one of the fastest growing sports. As the Official Team Partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, adidas will design and create a complete range, combining performance and style for the entire team, including drivers, mechanics and engineers.

Dec 5, 2024 | fox13seattle.com | Hana Kim

In contrast to Congress, the balance of power shifted more in favor of the Democrats in Washington state after the November election. "For the first time since 1944, they elected all Democrats to every single statewide office in the state," Senator Jamie Pedersen said. That grip extending to the state legislature where both the House and Senate added a Democrat each clinching a 60% majority in both chambers.