Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Living in Northwest Arkansas’ smaller towns comes with its own costs, Benton and Washington county leaders told

SPRINGDALE -- Living in the smaller towns of West Fork, Greenland or Lincoln is just as expensive as living in Bentonville when you add the lower housing prices in those smaller towns together with ...
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

2026 Bentonville budget allocates more than $2.1 million for cost of living increases, two new positions

All city employees will get a 3.5% pay increase to reflect the rising cost of living, with the Police Department getting two ...
Seattle Times

WA households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says

This story is part of a Seattle Times focus on the affordability crisis in the Northwest. We explore the high cost of living and wealth disparities that shape our region; examine policies that impact ...
Arizona Daily Star

Northwest Fire personnel get cost-of-living raises

Northwest Fire/Rescue District firefighters and support staff were given a cost-of-living raise last week during a Governing Board meeting. The raise, 3.5 percent for firefighters and 2 percent for ...