Local sales taxes going up in several Washington cities, counties

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Sales taxes have gone up in several cities and counties in western Washington, effective today (April 1, 2019).

According to a news release from the state Department of Revenue, the increases will fund various services, including criminal justice, emergency communications, facilities, public safety services and cultural access programs.

Here's a list of places in western Washington where the sales tax rate is increasing: