'Tax me': Public hearing shows strong support for proposed income tax Supporters of a proposed high-earners income tax packed Seattle city hall Wednesday night for a public hearing. “Tax the Rich” was the message that was... Kate OConnell
Should high-earning Seattleites pay an income tax? The Seattle City Council will likely pass an income tax in July, aimed at income above $250,000 for a single filer (above $500,000 for those filing... Shane Mehling
This is what Seattle's income tax might look like Seattle City Council members have released details of a proposed income tax on high-income residents. The proposed legislation, released Monday, would... Kate OConnell
Seattle soda tax poses a latte questions about coffee drinks Even though it’s been days since Seattle officials passed the new soda tax, it’s unclear what specific drinks will be affected. Specifically, lattes. Angela Nhi Nguyen
Seattle's sweetened beverage tax passes City Council and heads to mayor Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is scheduled to sign off on a new tax for sugary drinks Tuesday. The City Council passed the bill earlier this week. Angela Nhi Nguyen
If Airbnbs get taxed, should Seattle’s Convention Center get the money? At an Airbnb apartment in Seattle, newlyweds Shannon and Eric Joehl sit down to a dinner of shrimp tacos as they discuss utilities for the house they... Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
A Seattle income tax could mean free community college An income tax may be proposed in Seattle as soon as next week. In preparation, the City Council was briefed by economists Wednesday about the financial... Paige Browning
Would you drink diet soda to avoid a tax? The Seattle City Council revised a bill that would impose a tax on sweetened beverages at about 1.75 cents per ounce. Will diet drinks be included in... Angela Nhi Nguyen
This week we're sitting down to discuss the news Two Washington state Republicans voted against President Trump's health care bill, one voted in favor and one has better things to do and skips it... Bill Radke
Will Seattle finally have an income tax? On Monday the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a resolution to pursue an income tax on the richest households. This is the first step towards... Shane Mehling