Pollster Stuart Elway has pointed out that in his surveys of voter attitudes, the East-West Cascade divide is really more of a rural-urban divide. Eastern Washington cities like Spokane tend to vote ...

This overlooked gem is home to various noteworthy attractions that embody the Pacific Northwest. This includes Point Defiance Park. Located minutes away from downtown Tacoma, this urban oasis was ...

executive director for State of Washington Tourism. Some areas of the state — Seattle, for example — are well-established destinations known by visitors. Many rural areas have attractions ...

a rural city in central Washington, was the improbable most-searched U.S. summer travel destination for those booking Airbnb, with its many natural attractions—and nearby concert location—the ...

There has been a long-standing gap between the earnings of rural and urban workers ... “They expect a greater variety of activities.” People working in economic development like her are ...