Laurel Demkovich

1 week ago | cascadepbs.org | Laurel Demkovich

“We’ve been fighting for a long time,” said Raymond. “Shut them down.”This could be the year it happens. As state lawmakers are looking for ways to cut spending, some have proposed closing Rainier School, as well as Yakima Valley School,and moving residents into community settings. Rainier and Yakima Valley are two of four residential habilitation centers operated by the state Health Care Authority that serve people with developmental disabilities who live in the facilities full-time.

1 week ago | cascadepbs.org | Laurel Demkovich

“We’ve updated our proposal to reflect the feedback we received from our colleagues and the public,” said Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, vice chair for finance of the Senate Ways & Means Committee. “These proposals are a key step in modernizing our nearly 100-year-old tax code to meet the economy and needs of the 21st century.”Earlier this month, Ferguson rejected a budget proposal from Democrats that would have included a wealth tax on the wealthiest Washingtonians.

1 week ago | anacortesnow.com | Laurel Demkovich

By Laurel Demkovich / CascadePBS.org During President Donald Trump’s first term, Andrew Bussey would read the news every day. This time around, the 38-year-old Independent from Spanaway is taking a step back. “I was just angry all the time, and it really sucked up my life,” he said. During Trump’s second term in office, Bussey said he plans to pay attention only to “substantial” political developments, like the implementation of new policies.

1 week ago | cascadepbs.org | Laurel Demkovich

About 51% of poll respondents said they were paying more attention to politics than they used to; 31% said their attention to politics hadn’t changed. Only 8% reported paying less attention, and 9% said they were avoiding political news. The Cascade PBS/Elway poll surveyed 403 registered voters across the state between March 27 and 31 using a mix of landline, cell phone and online interviews.

1 week ago | dailyfly.com | Laurel Demkovich

Renters on fixed incomes hope a 10% ceiling on increases will provide relief, while older landlords worry it will force them out of business. LYNNWOOD, WA – Royce Timothy is trying to figure out what to sell next. To pay her rent last month, she sold a gold chain, a commemorative coin set and a ring with sentimental value. This month, she might dip into her collection of Beanie Babies or ornaments, which she’s accumulated over decades in boxes that line the walls of her apartment.