November Marks the Beginning of WA’s Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
Open enrollment for health plans in Washington is officially here, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15. Open enrollment is a period of time when people can make changes to the […]
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Opinion: Daylight Savings is Harmful to Us
On Nov. 6, daylight savings time ended in Washington, setting all the clocks back an hour and giving everyone a much-needed extra hour of sleep. But does this benefit outweigh […]
COVID-19 State of Emergency Ended in Washington
On Oct. 31, all remaining COVID-19 emergency orders in Washington ended, more than two years after they were declared. On Sept. 8, Governor Jay Inslee announced that 12 proclamations, including […]
Midterm Elections: What You Need to Know
The midterm elections are here. On Nov. 8, voters will decide who will represent Washington state in Congress for the following term. A key figure to elect this midterm is […]
“Do Not Flush” Labeling Law Begins July 1
Numerous clogs have occurred across the country due to the improper disposal of non-flushable products. Although it can be easily understood that some wipes and other items can’t be flushed […]
How the “Roe v. Wade” Overturn Should Affect Washington State
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the provisions of Roe v. Wade that provided a constitutional right to an abortion for U.S. citizens. The weight of this […]
WA Energy Code will Require Electric Heating in New Buildings
This year, Washington state started a law that all new buildings have to have electric space heating and hot water systems. This goes into effect on July 1, 2023. The […]
Washington State Facing Significant Lifeguard Shortage
As school winds down you might be anticipating finally slipping into that summer vibe and going to the beach or a public pool. The last thing you would expect to […]
Seattle and Bellevue: Most Physically Active Cities in U.S.
The Chamber of Commerce released findings of a survey gathering information from across the U.S., from large to small cities, to see which are the most physically active. Looking at […]
Analyzing Amusement Park Safety After Teen’s Death
During the end of March, short clips of a horrific video were spread all around the internet. They show a dropper ride slowing down and descending, presumably in order to […]
Cosmic Crisp: A New Apple Variety
The new Cosmic Crisp variety of apples was released on Nov. 8, 2021. Originally created in 1997, the Cosmic Crisp took over 20 years to cultivate. Horticulturist Bruce Barritt was […]
Washington’s New Plastic Bag Ban
Oct. 1 marked the first day of Washington’s plastic bag ban; the price of forgetting your bags at home is now eight cents per bag. The ban, originally set to […]