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Measles cases on the rise
So far this year, there have been 554 reported cases of measles infections in the United States. 27 of those have been in Washington state, that’s a huge increase from...
We prevent more traffic fatalities, but not enough
We reported yesterday that Washington state’s emphasis on preventing traffic fatalities is paying off. We have been consistently below the national average for many years now. Even though other parts...
Washington’s highways getting safer
Texting while driving is a dangerous combination that’s grabbing a lot of headlines, but it’s just part of a big problem on our roads and highways, according to a preliminary...
Soybeans challenge corn in nat’l plantings standings
Soybeans are making a run at corn — on the national level, anyway — for the total number of acres planted. American farmers in the 2014 planting season rang up...
Rumor has it Washington’s apple crop will break 2012 record
We set a record with 128.8 million boxes in 2012 and early estimates are pointing at a fresh apple harvest of 145 million 40-pound boxes this fall. But the total...
Does raising the minimum wage actually increase jobs?
For decades, some have argued that it’s an economic law: if you raise wages, jobs are reduced. But evidence is coming in showing that raising the minimum wage actually boosts...
“Free the Weed!”
So yelled James Lathrop, owner of Cannabis City, the first legal recreational cannabis shop to open in Seattle. At the official opening of the doors yesterday, James was joined by...
More training and support for long-term unemployed workers
In May, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that more than 1,300 long-term unemployed Washington workers will get jobs over the next year thanks to $4 million in federal grants. Last week,...
Why are we ‘short’ on marijuana?
With retail marijuana retailers across the state set to start business today, many media outlets are warning product for the new industry will be in short supply. Voters approved the...