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Maggie Kaplan quilts on display at Artworks
Orcas Island Artworks is pleased to announce Maggie Kaplan as the Featured Artist for the Month of July. Maggie has been a member of the Artworks since she arrived on Orcas 35 years ago. Her love of quilting began as a child when she started sewing along with her mother....
Most of Western Washington will see a rise in 2024 property values, but not everywhere
Home values across Western Washington are generally up for 2024, but how much depends on the community. Meanwhile, many office spaces and condos are showing a decline in value. "After dramatic fluctuations in the residential market during the Covid years, values have returned to a steady level of increase," King...
Measure to prevent phasing out of natural gas in WA is on track for November ballot
It’s now all but assured voters will get to weigh in this November on Washington’s polarizing efforts to phase out natural gas use in homes and other buildings. Backers of an initiative aimed at reversing the state’s climate-oriented policies turned in more than 400,000 signatures in support of the measure on Tuesday. They delivered boxes […] The post Measure to prevent phasing out of natural gas in WA is on track for November ballot appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Western WA turns up the heat with potential record temps following July 4th
SEATTLE — Are you ready for some heat?. After a mild start to the summer season, western Washington is cranking up the mercury in a major fashion after Independence Day. In the short term, it's still just fine, with mild temperatures and a terrific Tuesday around the Sound. Morning murkiness gives way to partial afternoon clearing, and highs will inch up into the low to middle 70s from Sahalee to Seabeck.
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
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