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Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen previously backed the payroll tax, but suggests there’s no political path for it. He and others are forging ahead with an income tax proposal.

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Senate leader explains dim outlook for a new tax on big businesses

A year ago, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, signed onto legislation to create a statewide version of…

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The Washington state Capitol on Jan. 12, 2026.

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Ferguson rejects initial crack at income tax legislation

The Democratic proposal targets household earnings over $1 million

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Restoration work on the Lady Washington underway this summer.

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Lady Washington sailing season on hold

Repairs are ready, but funding isn’t quite there yet to finish repairs to the Lady Washington, forcing the…

Ocean Shores Valentine's Chocolate Crawl

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Happily Sharing Ocean Shores presents Valentine’s Chocolate Crawl

Happily Sharing Ocean Shores has announced the particulars for the 2026 Valentine’s Chocolate Crawl set for Feb. 14-15…

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State offering grants for parks, trails, and more

Free webinars set for Feb. 11

Jeff Clemens
Police are investigating a man’s death Feb. 1 in Raymond.

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Man dies after fight in Raymond; self-defense or manslaughter?

The details have emerged regarding a fight in Raymond that reportedly resulted in a man’s death and another…

The Paperboys will perform at the historic Raymond Theatre on Sunday, March 1. (The Paperboys)

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The Paperboys headline upcoming live music shows

From original rock and roll to tribute bands, plenty of shows are lined up in Grays Harbor

Comcast/Xfinity

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Ocean Shores set to welcome Comcast, competition

On the heels of Ripple Fiber, one of the biggest U.S. ISPs is headed to the beach

Polson Museum
The grand prize of the Polson Museum fundraising raffle of a Ford Maverick went to Nancy Thomas of Ocean Shores followed up by $100 winners Lynn Webb Caillo (Willits, California), Donna Goar (Hoquiam), Brandon Osborne (Aberdeen), Mayra Workman (Boise, Idaho), John Paulson (Aberdeen), Mary Hebert (Aberdeen), Harry Cartham (Aberdeen), Steven Ford (Hoquiam), Robert Robillard (Ocean Shores) and Catherine Rundquist (Westport).

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‘Red Car Raffle’ won by Ocean Shores resident

The Polson Museum’s popular “Red Car Raffle” fundraiser concluded late in December with all 1,000 raffle tickets sold…

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Potlatch, volunteer opportunities, a poetry contest and a meeting recap …

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Federal lawmakers are advocating more intense efforts to control sea lions that target salmon in the Columbia River.

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Federal delegation hails local wins in spending bills

Members of Congress from Washington state are highlighting funding for local causes as part of a bundle of…

Rep. Jim Walsh
R-Aberdeen

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WA Democrats pushing ahead with bill to expand AG’s power

Majority party Democrats are moving ahead with a bill to expand the attorney general’s authority to investigate violations…

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Discarded marijuana at a Pacific County processing facility was a cause for excitement.

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Cannabis caper in Raymond ends with chase, no charges

It’s like a scene from a TV show: A man fleeing down a dark riverside trail weighed down…