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Washington State
Inslee announces statewide move to Phase 3 of recovery plan, return to spectator events and Tier 2 vaccine eligibility
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. The governor also announced a new ... [Continue Reading]
Washington again ranked #1 state in National report
Washington state was ranked as the best state in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in a new report released Monday night. Washington has held the top ranking since ... [Continue Reading]
Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas in Bellingham and Whatcom County
February is the month for love, and ideas for celebrating are plentiful in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Whether you're planning for a staycation or a romantic scenic drive getaway, you will find it ... [Continue Reading]
Launching Soon: The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Starting in January, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation will work with coastal communities throughout the state to chart a course for the new Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. ... [Continue Reading]
Newly Released Washington State Tourism Statistics Mark Stunning Decline from Coronavirus Between 2019 and 2020
Figures released by the Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) indicate that tourism in Washington State logged double digit growth during the past five years - generating $10.9 billion in direct state GDP ... [Continue Reading]