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![Washington State Parents Do This More Than Any Other Parents](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2023/11/attachment-WA-Parents-Giving-Money.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington State Parents Do This More Than Any Other Parents
Most parents never cease when it comes to the welfare and best interest of their children. A new study reveals just how much parents around the Country take that feeling of responsibility and desire to help their offspring into their adult years.
![The Brands Washington State Loves The Most](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2023/12/attachment-WA-Favorite-Brands.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Brands Washington State Loves The Most
There are plenty of brands in almost anything you could imagine that are competing for your business and asking for your loyalty. Which ones have found a way to rise above the rest to be the top in their category in Washington State?
![Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick's Vista Field](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-7-16-vista-development..jpg?w=980&q=75)
Retail Center, Eyecare Facility Coming to Kennewick's Vista Field
The new developments will be towards the west side of the Vista Field complex.
![Roller Coaster Enrollment A Growing Issue for Northwest Colleges,](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-ewu-campus-google.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Roller Coaster Enrollment A Growing Issue for Northwest Colleges,
in the public university system, larger schools seeing increases, smaller schools less.
![Popular Green Bluff Orchard (Spokane) Won't Open in 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-961160298.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Popular Green Bluff Orchard (Spokane) Won't Open in 2024
The orchard hopes to return to full public access in 2025.
![Washington's Forgotten Town...and Its Tie to The Trump Family](http://townsquare.media/site/1130/files/2023/07/attachment-Monte-Cristo-Trump-Family.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Washington's Forgotten Town...and Its Tie to The Trump Family
Washington State boasts plenty of history, and while all states have their share of communities and towns that have come and gone, the Evergreen State has some of the most interesting. One such town experienced the highest of highs before it went out of existence.
![Moses Lake HS Facing Possibility of Canceled Sports Due to Cuts](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-moses-lake-hs-mavericks-mlsd.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Moses Lake HS Facing Possibility of Canceled Sports Due to Cuts
A local group has formed to try to raise funds to support programs
![WA City That Is Cloudy 248 Days a Year Orders Solar Car Chargers](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-Tumwater-EV-station.jpg?w=980&q=75)
WA City That Is Cloudy 248 Days a Year Orders Solar Car Chargers
In fact, this WA city is said to be notorious for its cloudy days
![USPS Raises Stamp Prices Again With Record-Tying Increase](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-1481461617.jpg?w=980&q=75)
USPS Raises Stamp Prices Again With Record-Tying Increase
When the new five cent increase goes into effect in a few days, the cost of a stamp will have risen 10 cents in the last year.
![WA Adult Family Home Supervisor Charged in $60K Fraud Case](http://townsquare.media/site/136/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-1308983690.jpg?w=980&q=75)
WA Adult Family Home Supervisor Charged in $60K Fraud Case
Felony charge levied against family home owner.