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Hang in there - the Blue Bridge paint project is nearing completion. Over its 70-year existence, the bridge has had multiple paint jobs, not only to keep it looking good but also to protect the bridge’s structure. It was last painted 30 years ago in 1994. How much longer will daily traffic be an issue?

(The Center Square) - A new report published by Greenline Insights, along with proponents of the Climate Commitment Act, claims that if Initiative 2117 is approved by voters and repeals the law, it would deprive the state of state revenue by $3...

It’s a new effort to promote agriculture and local foods in the Evergreen state.  September has been designated “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington, with events celebrating locally-grown foods and products.  The groups Eat Local Firs...

Quarterback Geno Smith emphasizes winning is key, Seahawks triumph over Miami Dolphins.

(The Center Square) – The Biden administration is seeking to overturn a 2022 district court decision that reinstated Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service hopes to reinstate a rule passed under the Trump administration to remove ESA protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states and put the animals under state management

One of the most baffling mysteries in aviation history is the disappearance of Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 2501. On June 23, 1950 the DC-4 Prop-liner vanished while on its way to Seattle from New York. The plane completely disappeared from radar during a severe thunderstorm.

(The Center Square) – A plan to ship 2,000 gallons of radioactive waste from Washington state to Texas and Utah might result in it rolling through Spokane. If successful, Mayor Lisa Brown said millions could follow. Brown sent a letter on Wednesday, voicing her opposition to Gov. Jay ...

(The Center Square) –Washington State University says it will not take sides in political or social issues in accordance with its new “Institutional Neutrality” policy. “The university will maintain a practice of neutrality and will not take a position on contentious political or social issues, except in rare circumstances,” WSU’s Office of the President announced in a release. WSU said it is “com

Learn about the concerning decline of Pacific starfish and the positive outcomes of conservation efforts on sockeye salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest.

Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the House.  The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45-2 to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote.   “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” said Representative Jeff Duncan, a South Carolina Republican. “Having AM radio available...