Small business optimism rises in December amid ongoing concerns over taxes
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its latest Small Business Optimism Index, showing a 0.5-point increase in December to 99.5.
Four face federal charges in Washington state drug trafficking investigation
Four individuals have been federally charged in connection with a drug trafficking operation that involved more than 20 pounds of cocaine, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd.
NFIB reports persistent hiring challenges for small businesses in latest jobs survey
From the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Jobs Report released on January 8, 2026, 33% of small business owners nationwide reported job openings they could not fill in December.
Washington listed as one of 21 states permitting boys in girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Evergreen Reporter shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Washington is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports…
The state of Washington collected 2.5% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages license taxes in 2024 than in previous year
Out of the $37.3 billion in total tax revenue collected by Washington in 2024, $210.6 million came from alcoholic beverages license taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $205.5 million, according to the U.S. Census…
NFIB Washington announces Small Business Day at the Capitol on February 18
NFIB is calling on its members to participate in Small Business Day at the Capitol, scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Olympia.
The state of Washington saw 58.6% drop in income taxes revenue in 2024
In 2024, Washington collected a total of $37.3 billion in taxes, with $350.4 million coming from income taxes—a decrease of 58.6% compared to the previous year.
The state of Washington ranks 13th in the U.S. for most total taxes paid in 2024
Washington collected $37.3 billion in total taxes in 2024, a decrease of 1.8% from the previous year.
Washington’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 5% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
The state of Washington collected $7.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Apopka woman indicted on wire fraud conspiracy targeting elderly victim
Xin Liu, a 40-year-old resident of Apopka, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Brunswick County man receives over ten-year sentence for child sexual abuse material offenses
A Shallotte resident, Scott Anthony Lewis, 65, has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for crimes involving child sexual abuse material.
Gainesville man indicted for possession of firearm with removed serial number
Devon Oliver, 18, from Gainesville, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a firearm with its serial number removed.
Oklahoma woman faces federal charges for alleged sexual abuse crimes against Wisconsin minor
An Oklahoma woman has been charged with multiple sexual abuse offenses involving a minor from Northeast Wisconsin, according to an announcement by Brad D. Schimel, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Lowcountry firefighter indicted on federal child exploitation charges
A firefighter from Johns Island, South Carolina, has been arraigned in federal court following a four-count indictment related to child sexual exploitation and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Seven apprehended for unlawful border crossings in Vermont over holiday period
Seven individuals were apprehended by the United States Border Patrol between December 23 and December 25, 2025, for unlawful entry at the northern border near Vermont.
Southern District of Florida reports progress in major criminal prosecutions during 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida (USAO-SDFL) reported significant achievements in 2025, focusing on federal enforcement actions that targeted drug trafficking, financial crimes, corruption, and threats to…
Massachusetts men sentenced for firearm possession tied to drug trafficking in Vermont
Geison Reynoso, 27, and Davon Lee, 26, both from Springfield, Massachusetts, have been sentenced to 60 months in prison for possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Washington’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 8.6% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
The state of Washington collected $7.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Pensacola man pleads guilty to firearms offenses under Operation Take Back America
Tre’Veonce Ezekiel Sanders, a 19-year-old resident of Pensacola, Florida, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that include possession of a machinegun, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession with intent to distribute…
Everett man sentenced after racially motivated pipe bomb attack destroys neighbor’s vehicle
A 55-year-old man from Everett, Washington, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for detonating a pipe bomb that destroyed his neighbor’s car.