Great Wolf Lodge Tax Exemption Stands Despite Internal Doubts, Court Ruling
In 2005, the Chehalis Indian tribe in southwest Washington partnered with a Wisconsin-based water park chain to build a destination resort. The state of Washington, in turn, granted the project tax exempt status. But now, internal state documents question whether Great Wolf Lodge really is a tribal entity and eligible for favorable tax treatment. >>
Documents Show Agency Insiders Questioned Great Wolf Lodge Tax Exemption
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Mail processing centers that have been slated to close in Oregon are getting a temporary reprieve. The U.S. Postal ... >>
Oregon Bans American Indian Sports Mascots In Schools
Native American-themed sports mascots will no longer be allowed in Oregon public schools. That's the decision Thursday by the ... >>
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