Robb Francis

I grew up in a suburb just outside Philadelphia, PA and fell in love with radio listening to the legendary Harry Kalas call Phillies baseball as a kid. I love sports, history, politics (human chess), a good Scotch, and am a bit of a foodie. I'm a big animal person and can't see my house without at least two dogs in it. I also believe in civil discourse and that we can coexist with different opinions. The world would be boring if we all thought the same way.

Washington State Is One Of Two States To See This Increase

Immigration in the United States, legal and not legal, has been a topic of conversation since the Nation's inception. Certain time frames bring increased scrutiny and discussion about policies and control of the border.

This is Washington State’s Deadliest Holiday for Travel

The holidays are a time for joy...festive gatherings with family and friends that allow us to forget about life for a while. Many of us travel to those destinations. Some by plane, others by train, but most of us do so behind the wheel or as a passenger in a car.

Everett-San Fran Flight Lands in Portland with Criminal Charges

In what was supposed to be a routine flight from Paine Field in Everett to San Francisco International Airport became anything but yesterday afternoon. The end result was a harrowing experience that ended in close to 200 criminal charges.

Washington State Based Starbucks and Union at ‘War’ Over Tweet

Seattle based Starbucks is back in the news and it has nothing to do with their coffee.

Is Your Dog’s Name Among Washington State’s Most Popular?

Naming a new pet can be a challenge. There really aren't any 'rules' like there are with naming your kids. You can name your dog, cat, bird, or rodent anything that you think sounds good.

Washington State AG to Target Retail Thefts

Not long ago data was released regarding commercial theft at the national level. It wasn't a good showing for Washington State as it placed near the top of the list.

Countdown on to Drug Decriminalization in Washington State

One of the main priorities on the Legislative docket this session, and on the Governor's as well, was to come up with a permanent fix for the 2021 Washington State Supreme Court's Blake vs State of Washington verdict, otherwise known as the Blake decision.

How Many Washington Residents Were Aboard the Titanic?

One hundred and eleven years ago today, in the frigid North Atlantic Ocean, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40pm ship's time. Two hours and forty minutes later, in the early morning hours of April 15th, the ship that was considered "Unsinkable" disappeared below the surface and entered history as one of the greatest disasters of all time.

Hep A Outbreak Linked to Item at Washington State Costco Stores

Five people in Washington State have reported contracting Hepatitis A beginning in November of 2022 and into December of 2022.

Is a New Pounding at the Pump Coming In Washington State?

The Washington State Department of Ecology has released the results of the first "Cap and Invest" (more commonly know as 'Cap and Trade') auction of carbon fuel credits in Washington State history.