David Bernstein is a Brand Manager for Townsquare Media in Wenatchee, WA and has worked in broadcast media in North Central Washington since 1983. He hosts an afternoon talk show and newscast and develops news and lifestyle content for the local network of digital platforms. He is a native Californian but moved to Washington State in the 70's and has made the Wenatchee area home for most of his life.
Dave Bernstein
Washington State & Local Sales Taxes: 4th Highest In USA
Taxpayers in Washington state have the the country's fourth highest average tax rate for combined state and local sales tax at 9.4%, according to the Tax Foundation.
Chelan, Douglas Counties Will Need Another 17,000+ Homes By 2044
The Commerce Dept. figures indicate adding at 17,000 new homes by 2044 at market-rates will not be enough to meet the local demands in Chelan and Douglas Counties. The state projects between 40 and 55 percent of the new homes that are added will need to be affordably priced for people earning under 80 percent of the area’s median income.