The new trains will operate four daily Amtrak Cascades trips between Vancouver, B.C., Seattle, Portland, and Eugene.
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New Airbnb Program Helping Fund Farm Stays in Washington
The new program grants are intended to help farmers prepare properties for overnight guests or develop experiences such as apple picking, wine tasting, farm-to-table dinners, and agricultural workshops.
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Suncadia’s Harvest Festival is Back and Bigger Than Ever
The festival will take place over two weekends at the Cle Elum resort, Oct. 2-4 and Oct. 9-11.
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Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Service to Athens, Paris
The additions bring the number of international destinations the airline serves to seven.
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Close to Home: Drivable Destinations That Feel a World Away
When thinking about vacation, it’s easy to picture distant tropical locations thousands of miles from work and worries. Fortunately, Washington (and just beyond the border, in Canada) offers plenty of spots that feel just as far away while sparing you the hassle of a flight.
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Maritime Washington Publishes New Tribal-History Guide
The resource is designed to help people learn more about the Indigenous maritime heritage that has shaped Washington’s shores.
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4 Washington Glamping Getaways to Know About
Our picks include thoughtfully designed minimalist huts, treehouses, and more that offer a comfortable spin on the traditional camping experience.
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2025 Toyota GR Corolla — Rally Car Performance in a Civilized Daily Driver
Model Tested: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla 5-Door Premium Plus Engine: 1.6-Liter Turbocharged 3-Cylinder Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic, All-Wheel Drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 295-Lb.-Ft. EPA Ratings: 19/City, 27/Highway, 22/Combined Base Price: $47,515 As Tested: $50,024 Overview The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is small and relatively impractical but once you mash the accelerator and get pressed into its […]
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2025 BMW M3 Sedan — Racecar Performance in a Daily Driver
Model tested: 2025 BMW M3 Sedan Carbon Package Engine: 3-liter turbocharged I-6 Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 473 Torque: 406 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 16/city, 23/highway, 19/combined Base price: $76,000 As tested: $101,875 Overview: The 2025 BMW M3 sedan is a study in deception. Non-enthusiasts see a compact sedan, but sharp-eyed BMW fans quickly spot […]