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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Can't and won't quit': Manhunt for Washington dad accused of killing 3 daughters now in 4th week
[Attached video: New video released amid manhunt for man accused of killing daughters] KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. (WJW) — Authorities in Washington state said they are not giving up their search for a father accused of killing his three young daughters then 'disappearing to the forest.' The manhunt for Travis Decker has now entered its fourth week. The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office shared an update Monday about their search efforts and the urgency to find the 32-year-old man. Crews continue search for missing man in river 'At this time, there is no certain evidence that Decker remains alive or in this area,' a news release posted to the sheriff's office Facebook page said. 'Seemingly strong early leads gave way to less convincing proofs over the last two weeks of searching. Still, we can't and won't quit this search; Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker deserve justice. And Decker remains a danger to the public as long as he's at large.' Detectives have investigated 'dozens and dozens and dozens' of tips including potential sightings, according to authorities. They've also employed the use of extra patrols and have spent days and nights in remote terrain following up on credible leads. 'Some search resources are being redirected to find and recover Decker if he died in the rugged wilderness during this intense search—a possibility that increases every day,' the release said. The sheriff's office pleaded with the community to continue sending in tips, saying public awareness and help is the best tool in the intense search. Murder-suicide reported in Maple Heights, 2 dead Decker is charged with murder in the deaths of 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker. He's been missing since May 30 after authorities said he never returned the girls to their mother's home following a parental visit. The girls' bodies were found June 2 near a campsite where Decker's truck was also found. An autopsy revealed the girls died from suffocation. Last week their mother spoke publicly for the first time during a memorial service honoring the Decker sisters. According to KING 5 Seattle and KOMO News, Whitney Decker talked about her daughters' unique personalities and how they all connected through their ability to express their feelings, a nightly tradition that became known as 'the three feelings.' Swimmer's body recovered at Lakeview Beach 'I'm so thankful for the time that I had with the girls. And how the three feelings allowed us to connect when the world slowed down. And it really gave me an inside look into their day. I believe doing this with them allowed them to come into the world with open hearts and kindness,' Whitney Decker said, according to KOMO News. KING 5 Seattle reported that hundred of community members attended the memorial service which included speeches and performances. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why is Washington's gas tax increasing? When does the gas tax go up?
Washington's gas tax is one of the highest in the nation. It's going up again. On July 1, 2025, the state's gas tax will increase by 6 cents per gallon, from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents per gallon, the Washington State Standard reported. Starting on July 1, 2026, the gas tax will increase annually by 2%. It's the first gas tax increase since 2016, according to the Washington State Department of Revenue. The gas tax increase is part of a $3.2 billion transportation revenue package that Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed on May 20, the Washington State Standard reported. The gas tax will help fund a $15 billion transportation budget – also signed by Ferguson – that pays for things like public transit, road maintenance, and other infrastructure projects, the Seattle Times reported. Ferguson said at a news conference that "no one's excited" about raising the gas tax, but the state Legislature came together in a bipartisan fashion to address "serious challenges" with the transportation budget and declining revenue. "Our gas tax revenue is not what it was," Ferguson said, according to a YouTube video shared by KING 5 Seattle. "We have some structural challenges there that are well known to all of you." The state has been struggling with declining gas tax revenue as electric and more fuel-efficient vehicles have become more popular, KING 5 Seattle reported. The most popular car in Washington is the Tesla Model Y, according to Edmunds and a 2024 report from Car and Driver. Washington has one of the highest state excise taxes for gasoline in the country, according to a May 2025 report from ComplyIQ, a tax software company. California has the highest excise gas tax rate on gasoline at 59.6 cents per gallon, according to the report. Pennsylvania is second at 57.6 cents per gallon. Washington follows at 49.4 cents per gallon. Alaska has the lowest gas tax rate at 8.9 cents per gallon, according to the report. In addition to excise taxes, fuel prices are affected by state-specific sales taxes and fees, a 2024 Tax Foundation report said. The organization said it calculated these taxes and fees to find out the gas tax rates of each state. Washington still ranked near the top of the list at 52.82 cents per gallon, the fourth-highest rate in the U.S. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: When is Washington's gas tax increasing? Why is the gas tax going up?
