Following the Money

Clallam County Watchdog · Mar 3, 2026 · 24m

Washington enacted the largest tax increase in state history last year, and lawmakers now signal interest in even broader revenue tools. Supporters say the money is needed for education, behavioral health, housing, and public safety. But newly released state materials show millions in climate-related grants flowing to Clallam County’s second largest employer — prompting a straightforward question: In a time of higher taxes, who benefits most?

Last year, the Washington State Legislature approved what has been widely described as the largest tax package in state history. Washington’s gas prices…