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The Hourly Wage You Need to Afford Rent in Washington State
The Hourly Wage You Need to Afford Rent in Washington State
The Hourly Wage You Need to Afford Rent in Washington State
Say it with me. "The rent is too damn high!" It was high back then and with most places raising the rent every 6 months or so, it's getting worse and worse. To the point where many are having trouble making ends meet with the rent and power and food and any other essentials...
Cruises in WA Enforcing Buffet Rule
Cruises in WA Enforcing Buffet Rule
Cruises in WA Enforcing Buffet Rule
I've never been on a cruise but it has always sounded like a fun idea. Boarding a giant party boat with live entertainment and music and dancing and quiz games and karaoke and sight-seeing and making new friends and... ...yeah, who am I kidding...
Walmart Cracking Down on WA Customers Doing This and Getting Away With It
Walmart Cracking Down on WA Customers Doing This and Getting Away With It
Walmart Cracking Down on WA Customers Doing This and Getting Away With It
Walmart is a pretty popular store. When I tell people I'm from Yakima, my usual quote is, "It has a population of about 100,000. It's big enough to have two high schools and two Walmarts." Though many shop at Walmart for a variety of reasons, there's one thing that Walmart has been letting slide for a long, long time now that you may be surprised next time you go in there that what has w
The 15 Hardest Town Names to Pronounce in Washington [AUDIO]
The 15 Hardest Town Names to Pronounce in Washington [AUDIO]
The 15 Hardest Town Names to Pronounce in Washington [AUDIO]
Washington has been a state since 1889 but many of the names people seem to have the hardest time pronouncing have been around much longer. Native American names are predominantly the ones I hear twisted around the tongues of guests, transplants, and travelers – but many locals too. Who among us hasn’t heard someone gratuitously add an ‘R’ to WaRshington?
10 Cheapest Date Ideas in WA (That Aren’t The Cheesecake Factory)
10 Cheapest Date Ideas in WA (That Aren’t The Cheesecake Factory)
10 Cheapest Date Ideas in WA (That Aren’t The Cheesecake Factory)
By now, surely you've heard by now the viral tale of the lady who didn't want her date to take her to The Cheesecake Factory. She complained that it was a cheap date idea and she wanted to be C-O-U-R-T-E-D. In the date's defense, he says he had made reservations to treat them to a really nice (and expensive) dinner someplace else, but since she was over 1 hour late, they missed their reservations.
These Stores were Named Best Grocery Store in WA, OR and CA
These Stores were Named Best Grocery Store in WA, OR and CA
These Stores were Named Best Grocery Store in WA, OR and CA
Do you have a favorite grocery store? I try to mix it up when shopping in Yakima. I like stopping by Wray's when I just need a few things. I'll find myself at Safeway for things I know they have on the shelf. If I'm stocking up my fridge I may opt for WinCo...

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