Gasoline prices hit a record high, again
U.S. gasoline prices reached another record high on Tuesday as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to roil oil markets. The average cost of a gallon of regular fuel hit $4.374, according to data from AAA. That’s the highest ever, not adjusting for inflation, surpassing the previous record high of $4.331 a gallon set in March, soon after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A year ago, gasoline prices were trading at just under $3 a gallon, according to AAA. Continue reading at KUOW. (Getty Images)
What to know if you can’t find baby formula in Seattle-area stores amid nationwide shortage
Recalls, supply chain issues and labor shortages have many parents and caregivers struggling to find baby formula. A nationwide shortage has led some retailers and grocery stores to limit purchases and go as far as placing inventory behind the counter. The worsening shortage is particularly acute for shoppers in Washington and the Seattle area, according to retail software company Datasembly, which said about 31% of formula products were out of stock across the country as of April. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Bettina Hansen)
50 dams in state — including 4 in Snohomish County — need repairs
An small earthen dam in Stevens County that was rated the worst in the state in 2016 had a slightly improved condition when it was re-inspected in 2021, according to an analysis released this week by The Associated Press. The Van Stone Pit Lake Dam was the only high-hazard dam in the state listed in unsatisfactory condition and in need of immediate repairs, the worst category, when it was inspected in 2016, the analysis found. Continue reading at The Associated Press.
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