Washington Italian Restaurant Is One of America’s Finest
One of Washington's favorite Italian Restaurant's Ranks Among the Best in America. Who doesn't love Italian cuisine? It's one of the most universal choices in our nation. From pizza to pasta, and even seafood entrees, most people can settle on an option, unlike most restaurants, specializing in particular fares. And,...
State workers blast Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal
Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set about to change the culture of state government. “Each and every day, I will center your faces and your voices in every decision I make,” Ferguson told attendees at the Washington State Labor […]
Popular Burger Joint With 31 Washington Locations to Close Dozens
It Seems Like More and More Businesses are Closing Down These Days. Add Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews to the list. The restaurant chain known for its burgers and bottomless is expected to consider alternatives for "under-performing" restaurants. According to the quarterly earnings report, Red Robin will...
Seattle metro grows faster than U.S., driven by foreign immigration
The Seattle metro area is growing faster than the country overall, driven largely by foreign immigration, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Why it matters: An exodus of city dwellers rocked many U.S. metros during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some — including Seattle — are now clawing back residents...
Jake Skorheim: Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program is a waste of tax dollars
The Seattle Mayor’s Office is proposing raising property taxes to renew the Democracy Voucher Program, which donates to campaigns, the city announced in a news release. According to the mayor’s office, a $45 million property tax would be levied over 10 years to fund the program — with the cost to homeowners around...
74-year-old dies in skiing accident at Stevens Pass Ski Resort
A “life-long” skier has died after falling head-first in the snow on the slopes at Stevens Pass Ski Resort.
Washington state schools see declines statewide in measles vaccination rates
SEATTLE — Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico have led to nearly 300 cases and two deaths, raising public health concerns. Isolated cases have also been reported in a number of states, including Washington. Public Health — Seattle & King County last month confirmed a case of measles in an infant who had...
How to make sure you’re ready for May 7 REAL ID deadline
SEATAC, Wash. — In less than two months, air travelers will have a new requirement at airport security: a REAL ID. Starting May 7, if you do not have a REAL ID, you may face some trouble getting through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints for domestic travel. So, what...
Top 5 fishing spots in Washington State this summer
My dad was an avid fisherman. His thing was saltwater salmon fishing out on the Olympic Peninsula. Places Port Angeles, Neah Bay, and La Push, and to give mom a day off from the kids he took us with him. There was no other option, we had to go. I am the youngest in my family and I was not as excited about fishing as...
New USPS Rules Are Coming April 1st to Washington State
New USPS Rules Are Coming April 1st in Washington State. Big changes are coming to the United States Postal Service in Washington State on April 1st. I recall when a stamp cost 20 cents when I was a kid in the 80s but those days are long gone as the current price for a stamp in 2025 is 73 cents.
