Eastern Washington
This tiny Eastern WA town could become a bitcoin mining hub
California investors hope to strike it rich by building a huge crypto operation in the remote town of Usk. But the community isn't so sure.
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Smiley's uphill battle to unseat 30-year incumbent Senator Murray
Tiffany Smiley and Patty Murray spar over inflation, COVID spending and abortion in the race to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate.
Coronavirus
Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm
At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit.
Equity
Immigrant Relief Fund opens long-delayed third round of aid
The funding, which attracted over 50,000 applicants in two weeks, was postponed due to short staffing, refugee resettlement efforts and a desire to get community input about the program, key players said.
Culture
Could NHL in Seattle spark an amateur hockey boom?
With a team on its way, recreational participation is on the rise and plans for more rinks are underway.