First Washington In-N-Out: The chain’s inaugural Washington location in Ridgefield opens Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m., bringing about 80 jobs at $18.75 an hour just off I-5 — check out the details.
New hybrid-electric ferries announced: Eastern Shipbuilding has secured a Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries to build two hybrid-electric vessels—with an option for a third—that will carry 1,500 passengers and 160 cars while cutting diesel emissions. Construction is set to begin at Eastern’s Allanton and Port St. Joe yards, with delivery slated for late 2028 — find out what’s next.
Luxury camping in the Gorge: Unplug in West Elm–furnished tents with hot pull-chain showers, gas fireplaces, and nightly s’mores, then bike, paddle, and stargaze among the Columbia River Gorge peaks — find out what’s waiting.
Young leaders ignite potential: Twenty middle school girls from Washington County gathered at Washington State College of Ohio for the third annual InfluencHer Leadership Summit, where hands-on workshops and inspiring mentors boosted their confidence and leadership skills — learn what fueled their leadership spirit.
Washington’s college grad affordability: Named the 12th most affordable state for college graduates, Washington offers manageable living costs and opportunities that ease the post-college transition — find out why.
Other Washington headlines this week
- Fire marshals press for ADU safety reforms
- Washington wineries host events as sales dip
- Washington’s data centers boost taxes, strain grid
- US and Canadian agencies rescued 12 kayakers
- Precision kites dance across Washington skies
- Washington cannabis sales hit fifth straight decline
