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Washington Town Among ‘Most Difficult to Pronounce’ in the Nation
One Washington town was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in the United States. We have several Washington towns that could easily make this national list. There have been a few Washington town names that have given tourists and new residents some trouble. Some examples of the tough to pronounce names include Puyallup, Sequim, Wenatchee, Chelan, Okanogan, Pateros, and Ephrata.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Can You Ride in the Back of a Pickup Truck in Washington State?
Is It Legal In Washington State To Ride In The Back Of A Truck?. Maybe you've seen it before -- a group of people riding in the back of a pickup truck, hair blowing in the wind, laughing, and having a good time. But have you ever wondered if it's...
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
Could This Be the Most Popular Song About Washington State?
I have a bone to pick with Blake Shelton. It has nothing to do with his marriages to Miranda Lambert and Gwen Stefani. It has nothing to do with him leaving The Voice or America's Got (No) Talent, or whatever name that show is. My bone to pick is over...
5 Surprising Places Your Dog Can’t Go in Washington State!
It’s not against the law for someone to bring their pup inside a grocery store or restaurant (unless outright banned by the establishment, I suppose), but in Washington, there are certain places where dogs are not allowed by state law. I don’t have a dog, but I so wish...
Attorney General's AI Task Force holds its first meeting
(The Center Square) – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force met for the first time Friday morning. The task force was established through bipartisan legislation earlier this year at Ferguson’s request to address AI’s growing impact on the economy and assess its benefits and challenges. Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, sponsored Senate Bill 5838 authorizing the creation of the task force. Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, sponsored the...
Countdown to WSU fall camp: Previewing the linebackers
WASHINGTON STATE KICKS OFF fall camp next Wednesday with a wealth of depth at the linebacking position, something that plagued the Cougars a year ago. WSU returns two experienced 'backers and added three veterans from the transfer portal, giving the Cougars five bodies with legitimate D-1 experience. On top of...
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