Hiking in the winter doesn't have to mean trudging through snow. You just have to find some low-elevation hikes to take ...

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Washington State Parks invites people to celebrate the new year with its annual "First Day Hikes" event on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. More than 30 state parks will host staff-led and self-guided ...

The first step in fixing these problems is acknowledging what’s causing this supposed budget gap. It isn’t too little revenue. According to the Office of Financial Management, revenues increased 113%, ...

Washington Senate Deputy Floor Leader Noel Frame proposed property tax hikes and a new double-digit tax on firearms. senatedemocrats.wa.gov Washington state Democrats appeared to have ...

Simple, snow-dusted beauty and ancient rock formations come to life on this quiet, overlooked trail in Central Washington.

Washington State Parks is offering guided hikes at more than 30 of its parks on New Year’s Day. The event is part of an initiative called First Day Hikes, a collaboration between state parks ...

New research in Contemporary Economic Policy indicates that rising minimum wages in a state are associated with reduced ...

Only In Your State has connected me to some of Washington's best dining, hikes, and activities. Here's what I'd do for a perfect birthday weekend.

Head to state parks across Oregon and Washington for free guided hikes on Jan. 1. At 30 Oregon parks and 40 Washington parks, visitors can go on self-led or guided hikes with all parking fees waived.

We look at new laws taking effect on Jan. 1 in Florida, Illinois and Washington state. Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Jessica Meszaros, a reporter with WUSF in Tampa. Tong also speaks with ...