Amazon, Alaska, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom asking Washington to skip payroll, wealth tax
Dozens of major companies have sent a letter to Washington's governor and state legislature to "review and revise" the tax and budget proposals.
Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax
Lawmakers are also debating 5% payroll for the state's largest companies and changes to the 1% property tax cap as Democrats ...
Capitol Hill Seattle13d
Pikes/Pines | Genus Prunus — It is time to enjoy Seattle’s wealth of cherry trees
March is about one thing for me: anticipating spring. Every day I listen to more and more avian voices, thrilled by the steady increase in volume, stretching my ears to hear the first swallows and ...
The Business Journals15d
Opinion: AI boom can transform Washington, if lawmakers fix tax code
As a global hub for individual talent and business infrastructure in GenAI, our region is on the precipice of massive income and wealth gains ... seize the day. The Puget Sound Business Journal ...
Couriermail16d
‘Everyone broke?’: 32-year-old’s question reveals wealth gap in Australia
The response to this question has exposed how much Australia’s wealth divide is widening. Kalliopi Roditis lives in Sydney, and she took to social media to ask if everyone feels like they’re ...
Mercury News17d
Harriette Cole: I know I sound jealous, but I have real doubts about my twin’s fiance
DEAR HARRIETTE: My twin sister just got engaged. She met her fiance about two years ago. Related Articles Harriette Cole: How do I tell her that I’m not going to recommend her? Harriette Cole: I ...
The Conversation18d
Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space, reaching only your ear in a crowd
This effect is particularly strong for low-frequency sounds because of their longer wavelengths, making it nearly impossible to keep sound confined to a specific area. Certain audio technologies ...
The Business Journals19d
Cloudy forecast
Estate planners and wealth ... region’s top financial executives who help grow their companies and play an active role in this region's economy. Nominate an individual today for Puget Sound ...
Indiatimes22d
What's happening in Russia's Kursk region and why does it matter?
Russian troops, along with North Korean forces, are close to recapturing Ukrainian-held territory in Russia's Kursk region after over seven months of intense conflict. President Putin's recent visit ...
USA Today25d
What planting zone are you in? These detailed maps can help your garden flourish
A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature. The map is based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature, so people in those areas know which plants can ...
News Tribune25d
‘Where does it stop?’ Workers speak out about cuts to VA services in Puget Sound region
Murray hosted the virtual call with reporters as part of a continuing series featuring federal workers from the region affected ... investigator with VA Puget Sound. He described the cuts as ...