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This is What Scares People Most in Washington
If I were to guess Washington’s fears, I’d mention earthquakes, tsunamis, rattlesnakes, spiders, or mask mandates.
WA Restaurant Named Most Romantic in the Country
Elevate your date night with a visit to Wild Sage Bistro, where delectable dishes and a romantic setting await in Spokane.
Bill would toughen penalties for unlawful firearm possession
(The Center Square) – A Washington state Republican lawmaker is backing a bill that would stiffen penalties for unlawful firearm possession by requiring every individual convicted as such to go to jail, with no discretion from police.
Rep. Sam ...
Washington Roads Among Worst in US, A PNW State Has the Best
A new study ranks Washngton with the 6th worst roads in the country.
The rankings analyzed road condition data from 2012 to 2022 from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, specifically looking at the percentage of total miles within each state that are deemed “unacceptable”
Washington ranks sixth with over 29% of its roads below standards, totaling 5,695 miles.
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WA Supreme Court hears arguments in high-capacity magazine ban case
(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning in a high-profile gun rights case that may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The case involves a Kelso gun store owner challenging a law that went into effect on July 1, 2022, prohibiting the sale, attempted sale, manufacture, and distribution of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The ...
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Inslee’s final State of the State address touts increased state spending since 2013
(The Center Square) – In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he took office, while imploring lawmakers not to reduce spending as they write the upcoming biennial budget.
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Are we ready for wildfires in Washington state?
Now, residents in Western Washington are starting to feel. The pressure of potential wildfires where they live. And the question arises. “Are we ready?”