Tenino grandmother found dead
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According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, the remains of 82-year-old Marcia Norman were found partially encased in concrete and buried under a shed on a property in Olympia, which detectives dug up with power equipment on April 9.

WA grandmother found dead in Olympia
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The search for a missing grandmother from Tenino, Washington has come to a tragic end, after her body was found buried in Olympia.

Missing WA grandmother's remains found buried under shed

Thurston County detectives found the remains of missing 82-year-old Marcia Norman, found buried under a shed in Olympia. Her handyman, 47-year-old Jeffrey Zizz, is considered a person of interest.

WA to appeal FEMA disaster funding denial
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FEMA gave no reason for their decision to deny funds. Gov. Ferguson says the state will appeal.

Washington lawmakers debate raising property taxes to bring in more money

House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.

Person of interest named in missing WA grandmother case
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Thurston County deputies have named 47-year-old Jeffrey Zizz, a local handyman, as a person of interest in the case of a missing grandmother who hasn't been seen since April 1.

Washington small businesses and organizations push back on tax proposals

Small businesses across Washington are bracing themselves for a slate of proposed taxes aimed to plug the state's $13 billion budget shortfall.

Washington's small businesses brace for historic tax increases
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Small businesses across Washington are bracing for potential tax increases as state lawmakers address a $13 billion budget shortfall. Fox 13’s Shirah Matsuzawa reports on a virtual briefing where business leaders voiced concerns about the impact on economic stability.

WA lawmakers consider tax based on fuel efficiency to fund transportation

The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.

Gov. Ferguson opposed to wealth tax proposals from legislative Democrats

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said proposals from his colleagues in the House and Senate have “far too much in taxes."

Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for WA homeless services

As lawmakers continue to debate how to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, questions are coming up about how services for the homeless could be affected.

Concerns rise around proposed funding cuts for homeless services
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The state Department of Commerce, which provides homeless response funding to local governments, has not seen dramatic reductions in budget proposals but is not immune to the budget shortfall.

Local WA mayors oppose tax proposals (Full Press Conference)
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Local mayors are voicing opposition to new tax proposals from Olympia in an effort to plug the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit.

Cleaner Fuels, Costlier Gas: Washington's bold move sparks debate
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Washington Senate committee advances stricter emissions standards for transportation fuels, sparking debate over environmental benefits versus potential gas price hikes. The bill now heads to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.

WA lawmakers consider gas tax increase to support transportation efforts

With a billion-dollar gap in transportation funding, proposals to increase the state’s gas tax have some bipartisan support. But not all Republicans are on board with the proposed fee increases.

Gas tax hike looms: lawmakers debate solutions for budget shortfall
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As legislators consider raising Washington's already high gas tax to address a multi-billion dollar budget gap, it is sparking mixed reactions and alternative proposals from Republicans.

WA lawmakers propose gas tax
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Our state is facing a multi-billion dollar budget deficit, and there is a proposal to fix that but it could make a trip to the gas station even more painful.

Washington's budget battle: Are the state reserves at risk?
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Washington's Senate Democrats' bold $77.7 billion budget plan set to shake up the next two years. With concerns from the State Treasurer about draining reserves, find out how these plans could impact the state's financial future.

WA Democratic budget proposal update
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Happening Monday, state Democratic leaders will speak out about their budget proposal to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Additionally, the state Senate Transportation Committee will release its bipartisan budget proposal.

WA reactions to order on Dept. of Education
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In Washington, state superintendent Chris Reykdal is responding to this move, and he isn't happy.