Century Communities, a leading national homebuilder, is hosting a Grand Opening event on September 7th for its new community, The Bluffs at Whiskey Ridge, in Marysville, WA. The event will feature model home tours, refreshments, and information about available homes and savings opportunities. The community offers two-story floor plans starting in the high $700s with pre-Grand Opening opportunities available now.
Century Communities, a leading homebuilder known for its online homebuying platform, has announced the grand opening of The Classic Enclave, a new community in Spanaway, Washington. The community offers five floor plans of two-story homes with open-concept layouts and desirable features like covered patios, private studies, and spacious owner’s suites. Located near The Classic Golf Club, the community offers convenient access to city amenities and is priced from the upper $600s.
Nestled in the heart of the Olympic Peninsula, Quillayute, Washington, boasts the highest annual average rainfall in the United States, with an impressive 104 inches per year. This extraordinary precipitation results from its strategic location near the Pacific Ocean, where moist air masses collide with the Olympic Mountains, causing orographic lift and heavy rainfall. Despite its relentless showers, Quillayute’s beauty lies in its vibrant ecosystem, with old-growth temperate rainforests, diverse wildlife, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The locals have adapted to the wet climate, embracing outdoor activities and fostering a unique cultural heritage centered around the rain. Quillayute’s unique blend of natural wonders and cultural resilience makes it a captivating destination for nature enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and those seeking an unforgettable experience in the rainiest place in America.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C. was evacuated on Wednesday morning after a suspicious package was reported. Police responded to the scene and cleared the package, which contained two vials of blood. The source of the package and its contents remain under investigation.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has come under heavy criticism for taking a private jet to The Masters golf tournament while the city continues to grapple with rising violent crime. Bowser’s approval rating has plummeted to below 50%, largely due to her handling of crime and homelessness. Despite the mayor’s claims that crime is improving, homicides remain high, with 56 individuals killed since the beginning of 2024.
On May 12, 2024, Sun Country Airlines inaugurated its direct service from Washington, D.C. to Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the inaugural flight taking off from Gate B49 at Dulles International Airport. The service will operate three times a week in the spring, six times weekly during the summer peak, and four times weekly in the fall.
Republican Senator Roger Marshall has introduced legislation that would prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections in Washington, D.C. The bill, the “Demanding Citizenship in DC Elections Act,” requires voters to be U.S. citizens and provide proof of citizenship. This move comes in response to the Local Resident Voting Rights Act passed by the D.C. Council in 2022, which allowed noncitizens who have resided in the city for at least 30 days to vote in local elections. Marshall’s bill aims to address concerns about election integrity and the potential for noncitizens to influence the outcome of local elections.
Fast-food chain In-N-Out has submitted a pre-application for a new restaurant in Vancouver, Washington, located at 13511 Southeast 3rd Way. The planned 3,800-square-foot establishment will feature a drive-through and outdoor seating. A pre-application conference is scheduled for May 9, and the project must advance to the next stage within a year or the process must be restarted. This proposed location joins other recent In-N-Out expansion plans in the Portland metro area, including a potential site in Beaverton Hillsdale Highway and an upcoming restaurant in Ridgefield, Washington, which is expected to open in 2025. Currently, the closest In-N-Out location to Portland is in Keizer, with four other Oregon locations in Grants Pass, Medford, and Roseburg. The chain has not yet announced plans to open a restaurant in Portland proper or Multnomah County.
During a speech at a trade union conference in Washington, D.C., President Biden inadvertently read stage directions from his teleprompter, prompting laughter from the audience. The incident highlighted a series of recent gaffes by the president, which have become fodder for conservative commentators and raised concerns about his cognitive abilities.
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has vowed to fight a recently signed US law that effectively bans the social media company. Chew said that the law is unconstitutional, and that the company will challenge it in court. The ban is the latest in a series of escalating tech conflicts between Washington and Beijing.
