Opinion: How do rainbows on flags pose a threat?
You have to wonder how a simple rectangular cloth elicits such visceral reactions. It doesn’t have any letters, stars, skulls, sickles, slogans or menacing-looking snakes. Just some bright stripes — the colors of the rainbow. But around here and across much of the rest of the country, some only see red when they look at an LGBTQ pride flag. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (Evan Abell)
Another smoky summer could be on Washington’s horizon
Record-breaking rainfall drenched Seattle and Olympia on Sunday. Even with the wet weather and snowpack in the Cascades about 40% deeper than normal for this time of year, western Washington could be in for a smoky summer from forest fires. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)
Company drops plan for $2.3B methanol plant in Washington
A company backed by the Chinese government says it is ending its seven-year effort to build one of the world’s largest methanol plants along the Columbia River in southwestern Washington
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As Washington’s high-stakes cherry harvest builds toward summer peak, COVID challenges remain
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Editorial: How do rainbows on flags pose a threat?
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