Some property owners in the valley are surprised to see their assessed values have increased by $20,000 to $30,000 increasing the cost of property taxes and ultimately the tax bill.
The District has offered a 3.3 percent cost of living increase. Teachers contend the proposal doesn't meet the minimum state requirement for base salaries for teachers in the Washington State.
SEATTLE (AP) — Rough tallies of Washington's homeless population showed an increase in the number of people living outdoors or in shelters and transitional housing, despite efforts to reduce homelessness.
The Seattle Times reports that surveys conducted in five of the six most populous counties in January showed a jump of 3...