A weekend of snow and a Monday evaluation has prompted the state to close Highway 20 over the North Cascades for the winter.

Insurance costs are rising quickly across much of the country. Hurricanes are part of the reason, but it’s the other perils common across the Midwest and Great Plains that complicate costs. Costs are lower in the PNW.

State Department of Transportation has decided to close North Cascades Highway starting Friday night because of predict4ed snowfall this weekend.

I remember hiking on Kiket Island on Inauguration Day, 2021.

Washington’s outgoing governor says reductions are needed to balance the next state budget. Lawmakers may also consider new taxes when they convene next year.

Anacortes Police followed up on several cases this week including an animal skull left on a vehicle.