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.
Robb Francis
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.
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.
Walmart Ending Single Use Bags In Washington State
It wasn't that long ago that the Washington State Legislature banned traditional single use plastic bags. SB 5323 went into effect in June of 2020 and set into motion the 8 cent charge for reusable plastic bags at your favorite retail checkout.