Mom to the rescue! A baby alpaca is on the mend after its mother scared off an attacking cougar at a farm in Washington state.
The farm's owners say they haven't yet settled on a name for the young alpaca – but they're calling him "Lucky" for now. https://t.co/Zv6V5JTEU9 pic.twitter.com/P2XPz9VeT4
— ABC News (@ABC) September 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/CBSSunday/status/1047882840116015104
My new post: Arguably the most important climate-policy vote of the year is a ballot initiative in Washington state that would impose a fee on carbon emissions to fund a sweeping program of clean-economy investments. https://t.co/4PuQul39mj
— David Roberts (@drvox) September 28, 2018
Washington state just banned weed candies including gummies, lollipops, and some chocolates pic.twitter.com/8XJTR1qtj9
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) October 5, 2018
New report: #Space industry contribution to Washington state's economy in 2018 is $1.8B and 6,2000 jobs.
Thank @BlueOrigin, @Boeing and several more. https://t.co/rHjO7kOXoK
— GeekWire (@geekwire) September 28, 2018
Stock up now: #Cannabis-infused gummies, fruit chews, and hard candies are about to be outlawed in #Washington state. https://t.co/LMUkpyIU1t
— Leafly (@Leafly) October 5, 2018
Agriculture is a cornerstone of #Washington state’s economy. For #NationalFarmersDay we want to thank the farmers who produce over 300 different crops, ranking second in the nation. @WSDAgov @ChooseWA pic.twitter.com/uaZad043ls
— Greater Seattle Partners (@SeattlePartners) October 12, 2018
Here is Washington state's economy in two very different stories: http://t.co/o50XaHFMdh pic.twitter.com/dFnGRxcOfB
— Puget Sound Business Journal (@PSBJ) December 30, 2014
New report finds biking injects $3.1 billion annually into Washington state's economy http://t.co/JXENHd8Lbf via @WAbikes
— Streetsblog USA (@StreetsblogUSA) January 9, 2015
Study: Recreation cycling in Washington generates $3.1 billion for state's economy http://t.co/ZOdZ42hq9V #SEAbikes pic.twitter.com/tiZrt9UKCp
— Seattle Bike Blog (@seabikeblog) January 12, 2015
https://twitter.com/Wilderness/status/553721668804542464
NEWS: Washington state's economy is booming — except for the counties north of Spokane. https://t.co/tg5Bk9VbYQ pic.twitter.com/sDyWl9Un4g
— The Inlander (@TheInlander) October 8, 2018
Happy #NationalFarmersDay! Farms and the hardworking people who till, care and harvest them are a cornerstone of Washington state's economy. @WSDAgov calculated the 2016 value of Washington agriculture at $10.6 billion. https://t.co/fh9X36qZko #ThankAFarmer #agnews pic.twitter.com/sdCAmCUmCB
— AWB (@awbolympia) October 12, 2018
MT @kimatv: AWB says manufacturing jobs a "huge contribution" to state's economy >> https://t.co/fAawz1OsPL pic.twitter.com/tvCMB9Lkwa #waleg #MFGisWA #WAManufacturingCareers
— AWB (@awbolympia) October 12, 2018
It's larch season! Here's where to go in Washington state to see these golden trees: https://t.co/GUSeKYKHkB pic.twitter.com/rAogWecsrA
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) October 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/seattletimes/status/1048019451365523457
Nearly 6,500 sexual-assault evidence kits — some of them decades old — are currently sitting untested in law-enforcement storage facilities across Washington state. https://t.co/ZIvEiLuCUW
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) October 4, 2018
Washington state moves up to No. 3 on the New Economy Index. Columnist Jon Talton explains why it matters: https://t.co/urwO9nzekO pic.twitter.com/E6P3zYDLBG
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) November 7, 2017
Washington state gave Boeing $227 million in tax incentives last year. At the same time, the company cut 6,000 jobs in the state.https://t.co/XpskiHJBkg
— Mike Rosenberg (@ByRosenberg) September 26, 2018
“This company dumped toxic metals into the Columbia for a century. It’s past time they be held accountable. Today’s ruling is a win for Washington, the Colville Tribes and the environment, made possible by the positive collaboration between the state and the Colville Tribes.” -BF https://t.co/BfW3Y00HgE
— WA Attorney General (@AGOWA) September 25, 2018
"We face two roads here in Washington: moving forward together toward a healthier, cleaner state, or staying gridlocked with business as usual, allowing the big polluters to line their pockets at the expense of our kids’ future." #yeson1631https://t.co/XQLt2V7hYE
— Yeson1631 (@yeson1631) September 22, 2018
"Washington State is a testament to the fact that a sound economy and prudent and effective environmental protections can coexist." – former @EPA regional administrator Dennis McLerran @SeaTimesOpinion https://t.co/Ez21NQEoKy
— Sierra Club (@SierraClub) January 14, 2018
Trump presidency means no U.S. carbon tax. Even Washington state rejected carbon tax. Why put Cdn economy/jobs at such a major disadvantage? https://t.co/fjJWSV8FBO
— Brad Wall (@BradWall306) November 10, 2016
Permanently reauthorizing the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) will help preserve and protect important lands and waters in Washington state, including the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound’s estuaries, rivers and streams. #SaveLWCF @NRDems
https://t.co/ahykJROwk5— Rep. Rick Larsen (@RepRickLarsen) September 25, 2018
There's a place in Washington state, U.S.A., where the salmon crosses the roads on their way to spawn https://t.co/KL63YL28SJ pic.twitter.com/tTtaDNqjXC
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) October 4, 2018
Palouse Falls State Park, Washington, pic.twitter.com/1QRmCbvp2u
— Best Earth Pics (@BestEarthPix) September 26, 2018
Look at this! Coca-Cola driver gets caught hauling 'moonshine' across Washington state bridge https://t.co/zcWqjJf2gr pic.twitter.com/vhaARAWTQP
— WSYX ABC 6 (@wsyx6) September 26, 2018
Washington state is an incredible place to live pic.twitter.com/rx3NbQJyLu
— Benji Backer (@BenjiBacker) October 15, 2018
BC is the only place on the Pacific coast that allows open-net pen salmon farming. When Washington State banned open-net pens Governor Jay Inslee said that "salmon farming is a risk that's intolerable". #WildFirst #BCpoli
Take action and tell your MP: https://t.co/e9IU2DnxZ3 pic.twitter.com/3iXnTvI9ln
— Wild First (@wildfirstcanada) September 27, 2018
Washington state named once again the top state economy in the country by @businessinsider, but an F from the Koch brothers, so ¯_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/tZiG9MJ9k0 pic.twitter.com/0sM6I5iMIt
— Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) October 9, 2018
Our unemployment rate is the lowest it's been since 1976. Washington state is proof that supporting a strong workforce helps build a strong economy, and we’re working hard to make sure workers have opportunities in every part of the state. https://t.co/bJ6VSEJirR
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) September 20, 2018
Governor of Washington @GovInslee highlights how in his State "we have demonstrated that we can tackle climate change while growing jobs. The solar industry in our area is now generating jobs 17 times faster than the rest of the economy." #Under2Coalition #COP23 pic.twitter.com/QpDKoJS7jz
— The Climate Group (@ClimateGroup) November 12, 2017
There are 13X more clean energy jobs than fossil fuel jobs in Washington state right now, but we have more to do. Clean energy is the future. And we can make Washington state the hub for the clean energy economy by passing @yeson1631 https://t.co/fKOspY5fTv
— Jay Inslee (@JayInslee) October 12, 2018
President Trump’s reckless trade wars are hurting growers, the economy, and families in Washington state and across the country who are seeing the costs of everyday goods go up.https://t.co/tL22NAquqM
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) September 11, 2018
This study shows we don't have to choose between paying and treating workers well and a thriving economy.
In Washington state, we do both. High wages and paid family leave are progressive policies that serve the center of America: our workers and families. https://t.co/RiPHNWJQzv
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) August 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/894661161270095873
Socialist hell hole Washington State ranks #1 economy. At what point do conservatives begin to clue in to the fact that it is conservatism that makes them poor? https://t.co/fKMPGDu3SI
— Nick Hanauer (@NickHanauer) April 20, 2018
Washington DC #1, Washington State #2! Education and innovation! https://t.co/nggIN5aRIe
— Chris Reykdal (@chrisreykdal) October 9, 2018
Washington Ranks as 2nd Best State for Business
“The Evergreen State’s economy was the fastest growing in the nation last year, at 4.4 percent, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.”
@CNBC @SeattleBusiness https://t.co/7mVUOkNbNV
— XemelgoPNW (@XemelgoPNW) October 9, 2018
And yet, we're told it would destroy Washington's economy if the state were to levy a modest income tax. https://t.co/qmZTNS2Szz
— Goldy (@GoldyHA) July 28, 2017
From angry bourbon makers in Tennessee to frustrated cherry farmers in Washington state, Trump's trade wars are making life miserable for GOP candidates in 2018. My latest. https://t.co/dagvfa2J4N
— Ben White (@morningmoneyben) September 24, 2018
“I think about my daughter every day, and I think about what she deserves. I’m going to give that to every kid.” @_MrHand, I’m inspired by your dedication to your students and your craft. Congrats on being named Washington State Teacher of the Year. https://t.co/U6CLjLNGby
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) September 22, 2018
We live in a society in which a Democrat representing a working class pro-union state somehow feels the need to proudly vote for an Ivy League aristocrat from the Washington suburbs who has issued repeated rulings that crush workers. https://t.co/0IZTgGXUs8
— David Sirota (@davidsirota) October 5, 2018
Texas Oil money is pouring into Washington State, trying to mislead you about Initiative 1631. #BigOil doesn't want to protect Washington State, only their bottom line. Don't be mislead: vote #Yeson1631. pic.twitter.com/9XxTnb6Y9w
— Yeson1631 (@yeson1631) October 11, 2018
SEATTLE to clear misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions from the era before cannabis was legal in Washington state, writes @jlw at @boingboing. https://t.co/zrBbhhp0HJ
— XENI (@xeni) October 2, 2018
Police in Washington killed Leonard Thomas. He was unarmed and bled out clinging to his 4-year-old son. No officers were criminally charged. In Washington state, it’s nearly impossible to prosecute police killings—but the voters may change that. https://t.co/fFcTbY2EKM
— The Appeal (@theappeal) October 1, 2018
Washington State Patrol trooper's intentional head-on crash with suspect's vehicle likely saved lives @wastatepatrol https://t.co/RjiTZZm7Tb via @Q13FOX
— American Police Beat (@apbweb) October 3, 2018
I discussed an upcoming gun control ballot initiative in Washington state on @DLoesch's show earlier tonight. Here's video of the interview in case you weren't able to catch it live: https://t.co/CF6FC65tNL
— Stephen Gutowski (@StephenGutowski) October 2, 2018
Colorado's economy is ranked #1 in the country.
"Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize #marijuana. The industry generated nearly $250 million in tax revenue in 2017, according to the state's Department of Revenue." https://t.co/7ooZ0nk1M6
— MPP Marijuana Policy (@MarijuanaPolicy) March 2, 2018
#YesOn1631 is the largest and most diverse coalition in WA, including labor groups, POC orgs, environmentalists, people of faith, health orgs, and businesses. Meanwhile, "The No campaign is 99 percent funded by six multinational oil companies." #waelex https://t.co/l4x3HgI4L2
— Yeson1631 (@yeson1631) October 19, 2018
Who do you trust? Out-of-state oil companies spending millions to protect their profits? Or Washington state businesses, health professionals, labor, environmental and faith organizations? #YesOn1631 pic.twitter.com/5X9i9K5BLu
— NatureConservancy WA (@Conserve_WA) October 27, 2018