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Starbucks Flushes Bathroom Use For Non-Customers
Several months ago I brought you an article about the East Wenatchee Starbucks store reopening with no restrooms after undergoing a multi-month renovation, and now the quick-service coffee titan has just announced it's sacking a longstanding directive for patrons to "come on in and stay awhile...
Restaurant That Closed 41 Locations in 2024 - Still Has 13 in WA
Explore the reasons behind Outback Steakhouse's strategic closures in 2024 and why Washington locations remain unaffected.
Old Farmer's Almanac Reveals Washington's 2025 Weather Forecast
From snowy winters to warmer spring days, the Old Farmer's Almanac foretells the weather changes in Washington.
Strategies For Higher Density Housing in the Wenatchee Valley
Our Valley, Our Future is hosting a summit in early February to discuss state mandates to build 18,000 more houses in Chelan and Douglas County over the next two decades to catch up for for years of under development.
Our Valley coordinator Steve Maher will moderate the event in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce...
Newly Sworn-In Rep. Brian Burnett Tackles Community Safety
Newly elected 12th District State Representative Brian Burnett was sworn into office on Monday during the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Legislature.
Burnett has been appointed to serve on four committees in the 2025 session, including two that will draw upon the former Chelan County Sheriff's law enforcement experience: the Community Safety and Civil Rights and Judiciary committees...
Washington state has a cop shortage.
Washington state has the fewest number of police officers per capita in the entire United States. That number is almost half of the national average
Macy's, calling it quits in 66 locations. 3 in Washington State
Macy’s is closing several dozen stores as part of a previously announced turnaround plan to save the beleaguered retailer
Is it illegal to Pass on the Right in Washington State?
You’re on your way to work on Highway 2 or Route 28 and you encounter a driver going under or barely doing the posted speed limit.
If the slow driver has seemingly stuck themselves in the left lane - can you legally pass them to the right?
Nationwide Shutdown: 150 Locations Close, 10 in the PNW
GameStop faces closure after resurgence, part of trend with over 200 stores shutting in 2025.
Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit
(The Center Square) – Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities, which call for $4 billion in reduced spending by Washington state agencies while describing new taxes as a “last resort.”
The call for reduced spending is in response to a multi-billion shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2027 biennium, though the deficit for the next four years could be as high as $16 billion,