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Is it Illegal to Ride Your Bikes / Ebikes on the Sidewalk in WA?
Is it Illegal to Ride Your Bikes / Ebikes on the Sidewalk in WA?
In high school, my friend would say this, when driving behind someone riding their bike on the road: "Get your bike on the sidewalk with the rest of the toys!" Though I'd remind him the bicycler has a right to be on the road as I don't think it's legal for people to ride bikes on sidewalks, it got me thinking...
11 Retail Chains We Miss So Much That No Longer Exist in WA
11 Retail Chains We Miss So Much That No Longer Exist in WA
The reason I believe we miss certain retail chain stores so much is because of the nostalgic memories we have attached to them. Most of these stores were not only a big part of our Washington state lives, they were nationwide. Our generations collectively share happy memories of shopping there for the holidays, regular days, and sometimes, for special events...
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
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 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]
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?

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