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Washington ranked highest mainly because of high starting salary and the state’s lack of income tax.
All six ferries are out of operation for a quarter of the year since 2019 and the upgrades could extend lifespan of ships by a decade.
The form hopes to be open as early as Dec. 31, 2023 and applies to the 2024-25 school year.
The annual closure of the highway comes late this year ahead of a predicted winter storm.
Crystal Mountain will be the first ski area to open in western Washington.
The popular Methow Trails area will not be impacted by the closures.
Two men were found in the car and deputies obtained a search warrant after noticing drug paraphernalia.
Funding from the exchange is expected to benefit school construction funding in Washington.
The marina is currently working with state officials to determine what to do with the vessel moving forward.
Bellingham is hosting the annual Holiday Port Festival at the cruise terminal in Fairhaven.