Robb Francis

I grew up in a suburb just outside Philadelphia, PA and fell in love with radio listening to the legendary Harry Kalas call Phillies baseball as a kid. I love sports, history, politics (human chess), a good Scotch, and am a bit of a foodie. I'm a big animal person and can't see my house without at least two dogs in it. I also believe in civil discourse and that we can coexist with different opinions. The world would be boring if we all thought the same way.

Washington State Is One Of Two States To See This Increase

Immigration in the United States, legal and not legal, has been a topic of conversation since the Nation's inception. Certain time frames bring increased scrutiny and discussion about policies and control of the border.

Is Your Dog’s Name Among Washington State’s Most Popular?

Naming a new pet can be a challenge. There really aren't any 'rules' like there are with naming your kids. You can name your dog, cat, bird, or rodent anything that you think sounds good.

Things You May Not Know That Are Grown in Washington State

Everyone knows that Washington State is THE home for apples (number one producer in the country by miles). Most people have also become familiar with the growth of the wine industry, and with that a healthy dose of vineyards.

6 Amazing Things That Were Invented in Washington State

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato's work Republic gave us the phrase "Necessity is the Mother of Invention". Over the millennia that humans have walked the planet, we have been consistently inventing things with the goal of making life easier.

Wicked Heatwave Set to Hit Much of Washington State

Just when you thought the weather swings were coming to an end, another one is on the way for this weekend.

10 Ways to Stretch Your Gas Tank in Washington State

It's been a slow and steady climb, but since the beginning of 2023, gas prices in Washington State are up 75 cents.

What Caused A Washington State Ferry to Run Aground?

This past Saturday, nearly 600 passengers aboard the Washington State Ferry M/V Walla Walla received quite the scare over their weekend.

Seattle Woman Makes Amazing and Unsettling Find at Goodwill

A Seattle woman made an unusual, and somewhat disturbing discovery at her local Goodwill store while thrifting recently.

How Many Washington Residents Were Aboard the Titanic?

One hundred and eleven years ago today, in the frigid North Atlantic Ocean, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40pm ship's time. Two hours and forty minutes later, in the early morning hours of April 15th, the ship that was considered "Unsinkable" disappeared below the surface and entered history as one of the greatest disasters of all time.

How Many Guinness Book Records Come From Washington State?

Guinness World Records (originally known as the Guinness Book of World records) has been documenting incredible feats since 1954. Currently, the book has nearly 61,000 world records in it's database, with hundreds of records held by native Washingtonians or set in Washington State.