Washington state lawmakers had been debating a proposed “millionaire’s tax” for 23 hours straight when Starbucks Corp. founder Howard Schultz said he was leaving the state to move to Miami.

State lawmakers in Olympia are in the final hours of the 60-day 2026 legislative session. Before adjourning sine die, they’ll have to approve operating, transportation, and capital budgets and will

WASPRC is in phase two of a four-phase process to develop a master plan that will map out Blake Island Marine State Park’s future. Located 3 1/2 miles southwest of Alki Point, the 1,127-acre park is boat-access only, offering campsites, beach exploration and countless hiking trails, with the Cascade Mountains in the distance.

If lawmakers in Washington State get their way, Rivian and Lucid might soon get a respite from that system. The proposal, known as ESSB 6354, would allow both Rivian and Lucid to sell vehicles directly to buyers statewide.

Since the first version of our list, restaurants have closed, chefs have moved on, and—most importantly—new gems have emerged. As our editors continued to bounce from the Columbia River to the Canadian border,

"The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher," AAA says.

They played a perfect 28-0 season.