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Ferguson and Reichert to face off for governor in November

Washington state’s long-time attorney general and a former county sheriff will face off to be Washington’s next governor this November. Based on Tuesday night’s initial returns, Democrat Attorney General Bob Ferguson will face former King County Sheriff and U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a Republican, in the general election.

WA senators set to face off in November to replace longtime insurance commissioner

A pool of eight candidates to be Washington state's next insurance commissioner has been narrowed down to two following Tuesday’s primary election.

Emergency blood shortage: Red Cross supply drops 25%

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care.

Who wants to go for a ride?

Who could resist climbing aboard a fire truck? Not everyone. At the National Night Out, Walt Zierman received a surprise visit from the Magnolia fire truck that appeared in his neighborhood. He could not resist and climbed up into the cab. “The view is great from up here,” said Walt.

Savvy Senior: Paying for nursing home care with Medicaid

The rules and requirements for Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care are complicated and will vary according to the state your mother lives in. With that said, here’s a general, simplified rundown of what it takes to qualify.

State: 1 in 5 charge failures a ‘substantial risk’ to Washington’s EV strategy

Washington state’s goal of shifting the transportation sector away from fossil fuels and toward electrification is at “substantial risk” due to the documented unreliability of public charging stations, according to a state electric vehicle council.

Taste Food: Tweaking biscotti

This recipe is (nearly) an exact reproduction of a biscotti recipe from Bon Appetit. It follows the recipe almost to the letter, with two modifications. It reduces the amount of sugar slightly, which is my preference, and it makes one change to the baking method.

Magnolia Village Car Show this weekend

The annual Magnolia Village Car Show is from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. It will be on West McGraw Street in Magnolia Village. It is known as a happy, casual event with classic cars, muscle cars and unusual vehicles. Many are from Magnolia owners. It is fun for car enthusiasts and enjoyable for the whole family.

Get Growing: Your garden on vacation

Summer is so beautiful in the Pacific Northwest that it seems a shame to go away, but if you do, don’t forget to set your garden up for success.

Taste Food: A cheese worth grilling

Who doesn't like melty, gooey cheese? Nearly no one, we might venture. However, in the case of applying direct heat and the fire of a grill, the concept of cooking a hunk of cheese and then watching it dissolve into a bubbling ooze of dribble on the grill grates isn't ideal. No worries: There is a cheese for this conundrum, and it's called Halloumi.

Proposed toll rates for new bistate bridge advance to state commissions

A subcommittee for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program to construct a new Interstate 5 Bridge across the Columbia River from Vancouver to Portland has adopted recommended tolling scenarios for consideration by the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions.

State agency: Repealing Climate Commitment Act means billions in lost revenue

The Washington State Office of Financial Management has released its fiscal impact statement on Initiative 2117, the measure to prohibit state agencies from implementing a cap-and-trade program and repeal the 2021 Climate Commitment Act.

‘From Hiroshima to Hope’ event set for Aug. 6

Candle-lit lanterns will spark hope at From Hiroshima to Hope, Seattle’s annual lantern-floating peace ceremony, on Tuesday evening, August 6 at Green Lake.

Get Growing: Cutting-edge French gardens

I recently returned from a wonderful trip combining France and Italy, reveling in food, history, art, and of course – gardens. In nearly every place we stopped, there were creative, delightful plantings that appreciated and supported nature in a myriad of ways.

Washington energy choice initiative officially qualifies for the November ballot

Initiative 2066 to protect energy choices like natural gas has officially qualified for the November ballot, according to the Washington Secretary of State's Office.