WA gas prices are dropping despite new tax. Here’s where to fuel up for less
Gas prices tend to rise in Washington state in the summer due to an increase in demand and refineries switching to a more stable gasoline blend that’s pricier to produce, as the Tri-City Herald previously reported. Tensions in the Middle East have also impacted fuel prices in recent months. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (The Bellingham Herald)
Washington’s food banks are on the brink
Washington’s already-squeezed food bank system expects further pressure as an estimated 170,000 residents stand to lose food stamp benefits under the president’s tax cut law. Food banks already face high demand and difficult choices about how much they can stay open and what food they can hand out. Many are also burning through reserves they built up during the COVID era, when more donations were rolling in to help people struggling to buy food. This comes as inflation and other factors have kept grocery prices high, worsening food insecurity. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Spencer Platt)
Washington parents face steep childbirth costs
Having kids is expensive in Washington state and giving birth is no exception, according to data from FAIR Health. Why it matters: Birth costs are just one of many financial burdens for new parents, with pediatrician and child care bills often following soon after. Washington also has some of the highest day care center prices in the country, with the average infant tuition topping $21,000 per year. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)
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