county in the state of Washington, United States
List: 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Finalists: The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2024 finalists for its annual Chef and Restaurant ...
grubstreet.com/article/james-beard-restaurant-and-chef-awards-finalists-2024.html
Washington becomes 1st state to ban lead-contaminated cookware: The law restricts the sale of pots and pans containing lead exceeding levels of 5 parts per ...
oregonlive.com/health/2024/03/washington-becomes-1st-state-to-ban-lead-contaminated-cookware.html
Washingtonian wins 2024 'Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions': A little bit of luck went a long way, the Washington winner said after his victory ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/vancouvers-yogesh-raut-wins-2024-jeopardy-tournament-of-champions/
KC’s top wine expert is opening a winery. But you’ll have to leave town to visit
kansascity.com/living/food-drink/article287067770.html
Washington cherry growers to get federal loans after USDA declares 2023 harvest a disaster
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/washington-cherry-growers-to-get-federal-loans-after-usda-declares-2023-harvest-a-disaster/
6 WA chefs and restaurants named finalists for James Beard Awards: Six Washington chefs, restaurants and restaurateurs were named finalists for the 2024 James ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/6-wa-chefs-and-restaurants-named-finalists-for-james-beard-awards/
WA cherry growers get federal help after extreme heat hurt crops: Extreme heat meant Washington's growers had to compete with those from California ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/wa-cherry-growers-get-federal-help-after-extreme-heat-hurt-crops/
Washington Passes Strippers’ Bill of Rights, Repealing Old Lewd Conduct Codes and Effectively Allowing Alcohol in Strip Clubs
thestranger.com/olympia/2024/02/28/79406267/washington-passes-strippers-bill-of-rights
2 WA residents advance to ‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’ semifinals: David Sibley, of Walla Walla, and Yogesh Raut, of Vancouver, will compete against each ...
seattletimes.com/entertainment/tv/2-wa-residents-advance-to-jeopardy-tournament-of-champions-semifinals/
Oregon permanent standard time bill survives after Senate splits: An effort to switch Oregon to permanent standard time will live to see another day after ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/21/oregon-permanent-standard-time-bill-survives-after-senate-splits/
WA bill to build community through neighborhood cafes faces roadblock: Neighborhoods in cities across Washington could see more cafes open directly next to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-bill-to-build-community-through-neighborhood-cafes-faces-roadblock/
James Beard-nominated chef will open a pizzeria in Walla Walla: Mike and Erin Easton, recently nominated for a James Beard Award for Waitsburg's Bar Bacetto ...
seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/james-beard-nominated-chef-will-open-a-pizzeria-in-walla-walla/
How Washington lawmakers are looking to improve K-12 special education: Washington House lawmakers this week advanced three proposals meant to increase special ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/22/how-washington-lawmakers-are-looking-to-improve-k-12-special-education/
Oregon permanent standard time bill survives in part after Senate splits: Supporters of permanent standard time agreed to amend the bill to add a clause ...
seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/oregon-permanent-standard-time-bill-survives-in-part-after-senate-splits/
WA House passes bill to allow cities to share sales tax revenue: OLYMPIA — Washington cities are a step closer to having the option to share sales tax revenue ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/09/wa-house-passes-bill-to-allow-cities-to-share-sales-tax-revenue/
7 Stellar Washington State Reds, From Cabernet Sauvignon to Syrah: We tasted through dozens of Washington wines and curated a list of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/gallery/best-washington-state-red-wines-1235526253/
9 cozy Pacific Northwest staycations to help you enjoy winter: From Seattle spas and treehouse getaways to storm-watching on the Oregon coast ...
seattletimes.com/life/travel/9-cozy-pacific-northwest-staycations-to-help-you-enjoy-winter/
Design unveiled for Billy Frank Jr. statue that will be displayed at U.S. Capitol
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/12/design-unveiled-for-billy-frank-jr-statue-that-will-be-displayed-at-u-s-capitol/
7 Stellar Wines to Drink on Super Bowl Sunday: The 49ers and Chiefs are ready for a rematch of the Super Bowl 4 years ago and we've got you covered with the ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/gallery/best-super-bowl-lviii-wines-1235494934/
100 years ago, J Harlen Bretz figured out Eastern Washington’s geological backstory
spokesman.com/stories/2023/dec/31/100-years-ago-j-harlen-bretz-figured-out-eastern-w/
Atmospheric river dumps record-breaking rain on Pacific Northwest: A portion of the Pacific Northwest is under flood warnings after an atmospheric river dumped ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4344733-atmospheric-river-record-breaking-rain-pacific-northwest/
Discrimination investigations mount against schools in the US amid Israel-Hamas war
abcnews.go.com/US/discrimination-investigations-mount-schools-us-amid-israel-hamas/story
WA not meeting Medicaid lead testing requirements for kids, audit finds: Washington is failing to meet Medicaid lead testing requirements for kids ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/11/wa-not-meeting-medicaid-lead-testing-requirements-for-kids-audit-finds/
Most kids in Washington still aren’t tested for lead, despite risks: OLYMPIA — Washington is struggling to meet a requirement that it test all children on ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/13/most-kids-in-washington-still-arent-tested-for-lead-despite-risks/
Washington State Wine Had a Rough 2023, What Does Its Future Look Like: Ste. Michelle Wine estates laid off employees and drastically pulled back on grape ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/washington-state-wine-ste-michelle-wine-estates-layoffs-1235461319/
From Stan the Wine Man to Costco, reader feedback uncorks cheers and jeers: From Stan the Wine Man to two takes on the Costco experience, readers share their ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/from-stan-the-wine-man-to-costco-reader-feedback-uncorks-cheers-and-jeers/
West Coast attorneys general ask federal commission to rethink approval of gas pipeline project
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/west-coast-attorneys-general-ask-federal-commission-to-rethink-approval-of-gas-pipeline-project/
My favorite golf round this year? Here's why it ended in failure: A road trip, a new golf course, some wine, some shaky putting, a new caddie and a new ...
golf.com/travel/favorite-round-wine-valley-us-open/
How Mike Birbiglia Got Sneaky-Famous: The comedian who “invented storytelling”
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/how-mike-birbiglia-got-sneaky-famous/676068/
Have you seen the mountain snow? El Niño is likely to change the picture: El Niño conditions are expected to begin pushing warm, tropical air into the Pacific ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/wa-snowpack-starts-off-strong-but-el-nino-warming-looms/
Walla Walla man’s arrest leads to recovery of more than $100K in drugs: WALLA WALLA — More than $100,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cannabis was ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/23/walla-walla-mans-arrest-leads-to-recovery-of-more-than-100k-in-drugs/
For 40 years near Walla Walla, a winery schools itself in success: In 1983, L’Ecole No. 41 became the third winery to open in the Walla Walla Valley ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/for-40-years-near-walla-walla-a-winery-schools-itself-in-success/
‘Unexpected’ deaths increase to 29 in Washington’s state prisons: At least 29 people died unexpectedly in Washington’s state prisons from July 2022 to June 2023 ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/05/unexpected-deaths-increase-to-29-in-washingtons-state-prisons/
In these WA communities, riding the bus is free: More than a third of Washington's public transportation agencies have adopted zero-fare policies ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/clallam-transit-will-be-latest-of-many-wa-systems-to-go-fare-free/
WA ferries reach low point as one more boat breaks down: The loss of yet another ferry further hobbles an already strained system. How bad is the situation? A ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/wa-ferry-fleet-loses-seattle-to-bremerton-boat-strain-continues/
College Place officials believe AI bots responsible for racial slurs at October meeting
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/14/college-place-officials-believe-ai-bots-responsible-for-racial-slurs-at-october-meeting/
Lower Snake River dam removal still possible as talks continue: SEATTLE — Dam removal on the Lower Snake River is still on the table as talks continue over ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/01/lower-snake-river-dam-removal-still-possible-as-talks-continue/
WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them: Mike Nichols, who’s 66 and has lived in southeastern Washington all his life ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/13/was-new-drug-law-could-help-needle-exchanges-or-restrict-them/
Feds OK natural gas pipeline expansion in Pacific Northwest over environmentalist protests
apnews.com/article/natural-gas-pipeline-pacific-northwest-5e9c79c412b407ddc9bcb21c1ff8ee26
Transferring colleges can be a puzzle. One WA program is hoping to fix that.: New efforts to help community college students transfer to a four-year degree ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/wa-colleges-help-transfer-students-chart-a-part-to-four-year-degrees/
Gasoline plume shutters iconic Walla Walla hotel at peak wine season: As tourists head to Walla Walla this weekend for wine and fall fun, one iconic hotel in the ...
seattletimes.com/business/gasoline-plume-shutters-iconic-walla-walla-hotel-at-peak-wine-season/
Another WA ferry out for at least a month, forcing fleet shuffle: Both the Bremerton and Bainbridge routes have lost capacity as the state system swaps ferries ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/another-wa-ferry-out-for-at-least-a-month-forcing-fleet-shuffle/
FBI offers reward to identify Davis bank robbery suspect. The bank was robbed twice in 5 weeks
sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article280711015.html
Report reveals why a state ferry ran aground on Bainbridge in April: The April grounding of the ferry Walla Walla on Bainbridge Island was the result of ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/bacteria-and-fungus-in-fuel-caused-ferry-walla-walla-to-run-aground/
Ferry woes continue as intense vibrations docks boat on Bremerton route: The issue with the Walla Walla appears to be its propeller.
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/more-wa-ferry-problems-bainbridge-service-down-to-one-boat/
Study ranks 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country. Three are in Washington
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/12/study-ranks-50-most-beautiful-college-campuses-in-the-country-three-are-in-washington/
Bradley Karns seals local win, Scott Masingill goes wire-to-wire at Golfweek Pacific Northwest Senior Championship
golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/09/28/bradley-karns-seals-local-win-scott-masingill-goes-wire-to-wire-at-golfweek-pacific-northwest-senior-championship/
New study ranks Washington college campuses by value for students. Here’s which made the top 10
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/04/new-study-ranks-washington-college-campuses-by-value-for-students-heres-which-made-the-top-10/
Seattle’s ‘Big Tree Bob’ measures the world’s tallest trees: Pick a tree. Any colossal tree. Ballard forest ecologist Robert Van Pelt, known as Big Tree Bob ...
seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattle-forest-ecologist-finds-climbs-and-illustrates-our-biggest-trees/
Despite Cheating Fears, Schools Repeal ChatGPT Bans: Some districts that once raced to block A.I. chatbots are now trying to embrace them.
nytimes.com/2023/08/24/business/schools-chatgpt-chatbot-bans.html
Book battles are raging nationwide. A WA library could be nation’s first to close
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/book-battles-are-raging-nationwide-a-wa-library-could-be-nations-first-to-close/
University of Puget Sound, Whitman and UW among nation's best-looking college campuses
axios.com/local/seattle/2023/08/03/washington-most-beautiful-colleges
Bird flu outbreak stokes fears for Washington’s wild birds: The spread of bird flu has left Washington wildlife officials scrambling to test suspected cases and ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/15/bird-flu-outbreak-stokes-fears-for-washingtons-wild-birds/
The invisible laws that led to America’s housing crisis: In the 1910s, US cities began enacting policies that would shape neighborhoods and, unintentionally ...
cnn.com/2023/08/05/business/single-family-zoning-laws/
WA homelessness group exposed sensitive data on kids, young adults: Some of the names belonged to young adults who were sleeping in their cars ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/14/wa-homelessness-group-exposed-sensitive-data-on-kids-young-adults/
How NFL Star Drew Bledsoe Built a Wine Empire in His Home State: After a Pro Bowl career and a Super Bowl win, Drew Bledsoe returned to Washington State to ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/drew-bledsoe-wine-career-doubleback-washington-state-1234892430/
After Rocklin bank robbed, police seek help identifying masked suspect from video
sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article279013214.html
For diverse college campuses, focus on student outreach | Editorial: Washington abolished affirmative action more than 20 years ago. The results of that decision ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/for-diverse-college-campuses-focus-on-student-outreach/
A look at WA’s most and least diverse colleges shows how affirmative action ban has played out
seattletimes.com/education-lab/wa-public-colleges-match-private-schools-on-diversity-despite-affirmative-action-restriction/
Vancouver-based United Grain Corp. optimistic despite low wheat yields forecast: With grain merchants predicting low wheat yields in the Pacific Northwest ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/13/vancouver-based-united-grain-corp-optimistic-despite-low-wheat-yields-forecast/
Huge out-of-state surge in E. Washington abortions since Idaho, Texas bans: KENNEWICK — The number of patients coming to the Tri-Cities in Eastern Washington for ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/27/huge-out-of-state-surge-in-e-washington-abortions-since-idaho-texas-bans/
San Jose winery tops USA Today’s best new vineyard experiences list: 10Best readers chose this winery at Almaden Quicksilver County Park as their top pick for ...
mercurynews.com/2023/07/27/san-jose-winery-tops-usa-todays-best-new-vineyard-experiences-list/
1st rabid E. Washington bat in five years found in Walla Walla County: KENNEWICK — A dead bat in Walla Walla County has tested positive for rabies.
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/14/1st-rabid-e-washington-bat-in-five-years-found-in-walla-walla-county/
Brighton and Hove: 11 new food hygiene ratings: New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 11 of Brighton and Hove’s establishment.
theargus.co.uk/news/23595004.brighton-hove-11-new-food-hygiene-ratings/
Washington strike teams to help fight Benton County blaze; Oregon fire grows to 10,000 acres
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/14/washington-strike-teams-to-help-fight-benton-county-blaze-oregon-fire-grows-to-10000-acres/
Standard ranges, not judges, often dictate sentencing length in Washington: WALLA WALLA — In 2022, three Walla Walla men pleaded guilty to the same charge ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/05/standard-ranges-not-judges-often-dictate-sentencing-length-in-washington/
Passenger ferry near Bainbridge Island west of Seattle runs aground: No one was injured when a ferry carrying hundreds ran aground Saturday around 4:30 p.m.
oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2023/04/passenger-ferry-near-bainbridge-island-west-of-seattle-runs-aground.html
McMorris Rodgers calls for VA to scrap troubled computer system tied to harming Inland Northwest veterans
columbian.com/news/2023/apr/25/mcmorris-rodgers-calls-for-va-to-scrap-troubled-computer-system-tied-to-harming-inland-northwest-veterans/
Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid: As billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief flowed into Washington communities ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/24/auditors-flag-half-of-washington-counties-over-covid-19-aid/
The 9 Best Red Wines From Washington State to Buy Right Now: As grilling season begins, here are great Cabs and red blends from the Columbia Valley AVA in ...
robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/best-washington-state-red-wine-1234832903/
Walmarts across Washington to go bagless in April 2023: WALLA WALLA — Paper or plastic will no longer be a question asked by Walmart cashiers across Washington ...
columbian.com/news/2023/mar/10/walmarts-across-washington-to-go-bagless-in-april-2023/
Slog AM: Stuck Ferry Gets Unstuck, April Showers Stick Around, Netflix's "Love Is Blind" Blunder
thestranger.com/slog-am/2023/04/17/78953087/slog-am-stuck-ferry-gets-unstuck-april-showers-stick-around-netflixs-love-is-blind-blunder
Mobile home park residents form co-ops to save their homes: With rents rising at mobile home parks across the U.S., housing advocates are urging state ...
denverpost.com/2023/04/08/mobile-home-park-residents-form-co-ops-to-save-their-homes/
Walmart stores across WA to go bagless: Paper or plastic will no longer be a question asked by Walmart cashiers across Washington as the company goes bagless ...
union-bulletin.com/news/local/business/walmarts-across-washington-to-go-bagless-in-april-2023/article_5d66b3a0-bdd1-11ed-bf91-77b656353959.html
WA man was dead in jail 18 hours before his body was found, claim alleges: The family of a man who killed himself while being held in the basement of a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/wa-man-was-dead-in-jail-18-hours-before-his-body-was-found-claim-alleges/
Fans of Twin Peaks Can Now Hang Out With Kyle MacLachlan At His New Tasting Room
foodandwine.com/pursued-by-bear-tasting-room-7106928
Finding more winners on the non-alcoholic wine trail: From Walla Walla to Europe, good ones are out there.
oregonlive.com/wine/2023/02/finding-more-winners-on-the-non-alcoholic-wine-trail.html
ROOT Sports, Spectrum TV reach deal to carry Kraken games in Eastern WA: Spectrum had been the only existing state ROOT Sports carrier to balk at paying an ...
seattletimes.com/sports/kraken/root-sports-spectrum-tv-reach-deal-to-carry-kraken-games-in-eastern-wa/
Q&A: Why Paul Francis wants you to reconsider community college: Paul Francis, head of the state's 34 community and technical colleges, thinks higher education ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/qa-why-paul-francis-wants-you-to-reconsider-community-college/
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