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.

Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?

Ruth Marie Terry's murder went unsolved - until DNA testing put the pieces together, connecting her to a killer of Washington State.

The Ten Biggest Manufacturers In Washington State

Washington State is still a manufacturing leader in the U.S. and is home to some of the biggest businesses in their respective industries.

Is Washington’s Governor Set To Achieve A New Level of Hypocrisy?

Since 2012 Jay Inslee has been the Governor of Washington State. Over the last dozen years he has cemented himself as, arguably, the greatest tax and spend governor in history.

This Amazing Oregon Discovery Redefines ‘Heart Of Stone’

The Oregon Coast is beauty personified. It is breathtaking in it's majesty and is a destination location for millions because of all that it offers.

What DON’T You Know About Washington State?

I'm sure there is plenty that Washington residents know about the State they call home. For example, Seattle is the most populated city in the Evergreen State with just under 750,000 people, but is it also the largest city by land mass?

Tensions Growing Between Semi Bird and Washington State GOP?

The relationship between the Washington State republican Party and it's endorsed candidate for Governor has been an interesting one. Much was made about the events leading to Semi Bird's endorsement in the race for the State's top executive at the State Party Convention in Spokane back in April.

A Famous Serial Killer And His Tie To The Tri-Cities

On November 1st, 1978 the body of Lisa Martini was found in her apartment. The teenage girl was was found by her boyfriend late that afternoon.

Can Humans Get Infected From ‘Zombie’ Deer Meat? We Now Know.

Prion diseases are fairly common in humans and animals. They are scientifically known as TSE's, or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, that are progressive brain diseases which are incurable and fatal.

How Can Jobs & Unemployment Both Increase In Washington State?

The February jobs and unemployment numbers for Washington State have been released by the Employment Security Department. Both numbers tell a story, but one that may be puzzling if just taken at face value.

The One Washington Apple You DON’T Want To Eat

If you enjoy spending time along the Columbia River Gorge, hiking in the woods in Southwestern Washington State, or marveling at the beauty that surrounds you in the Ponderosa Pine Zones in Eastern Washington then you've seen plenty of oak trees.