Study Ranks WA 35th Out of 50 Best States to Live In
WA ranks 35th, Oregon 42nd. in the US
Technology
Gala, Granny Smith Top Apples, but Cosmic Crisp is Closing Fast
Every year, Cosmic Crisp apples gain more market share.
Massive Battery Tech, Research Facility Opens at PNNL Richland
One of the projects is finding ways to reduce lithium content in batteries.
Which Let’s Go WA Initiative Is Bill Gates Opposing With $1 Million Donation?
Other donors who don't want to see the pollution tax and high gas prices go away include the Puyallup Indian Tribe and outdoor outfitter REI. Both have donated to this campaign.
WA Alert Issued After Invasive Mussels Found in Aquarium Decorative Algae
these mussels spread rapidly and cause havoc.
$50 Million Titan Sub Lawsuit: Crew “Knew” They Were Going to Die
Lawsuit says, based on evidence now known, passengers had to know they were going to die, and they had to have heard the hull cracking prior to its implosion.
Oregon Devotes $10M for 63 New Homes, Actually Apartments
It may be just verbage, but it's interesting the use of 'homes' by state officials when announcing housing projects.
Hanford To ‘Test’ Shipping Some Waste to Texas Facility
A 2,000 gallon shipment will be sent, likely in 2025.
Travel Woes–Which US Airlines Overbook The Most? Find Out
which arilines are notorious for overbooking flights?
WA State Launches Yet Another EV Rebate Program
Whether it is a tax credit or a direct rebate, WA state has been trying to get people into EV's this way since 2021.