Washington is the best state in the country (Seattle: to rent, live in)

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by Seacove

This article is so not helpful.

It's a snapshot in time. The current moment may look pretty good. What's going to happen to all that cheap hydro power, not to mention--life in general, as winter and spring snowfalls give way to rain in a warming climate, and the summer drought season continues to expand into spring? What's Inslee doing to prepare the state for that future? Doesn't sound like he's doing much, except maybe supporting some renewable energy alternatives.

Our leaders need to be foresighted, to anticipate challenges on the horizon, and prepare for them. Tooting the horn of plentiful jobs, and cheap electricity is avoiding the tough questions.


the state lags when it comes to converting high school graduates into college students.

The state has "a leaky pipeline," said Paul Francis, executive director of the Council of Presidents, which coordinates efforts at Washington's six four-year public universities.

"We're losing students throughout the process," Francis said. "We've just got to do a better job of creating a college-going culture, otherwise you're going to see business and industry continue to import people from out of state. They're not able to meet their needs, because we're simply not growing our own."

"...create a college-going culture"? How about creating a legislature that supports higher education? How are HS grads supposed to stay motivated to go to college, when the price tag is so far out of reach? This isn't about "culture"; it's about economics. If WA is so successful in attracting strong industries, why can't the state fund its universities adequately? Where's all that industry tax money going??

[ScottStielow]

When you are born and raised for the first 13 years, here in Washington, and Move away to a different State, like Los Angles for my Family. After a while you start missing Washington, and want to move back, at least that is the way I felt. I got to come back while is the US Navy Stationed at Everett Washington for a 2 1/2 year tour and had to transfer/ move away again, to a new Duty station. It just re-ignited the desire to move back again for Retirement. I am working on that now.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

It's a snapshot in time. The current moment may look pretty good. What's going to happen to all that cheap hydro power, not to mention--life in general, as winter and spring snowfalls give way to rain in a warming climate, and the summer drought season continues to expand into spring? What's Inslee doing to prepare the state for that future? Doesn't sound like he's doing much, except maybe supporting some renewable energy alternatives.

Our leaders need to be foresighted, to anticipate challenges on the horizon, and prepare for them. Tooting the horn of plentiful jobs, and cheap electricity is avoiding the tough questions.

the state lags when it comes to converting high school graduates into college students.

The state has "a leaky pipeline," said Paul Francis, executive director of the Council of Presidents, which coordinates efforts at Washington's six four-year public universities.

"We're losing students throughout the process," Francis said. "We've just got to do a better job of creating a college-going culture, otherwise you're going to see business and industry continue to import people from out of state. They're not able to meet their needs, because we're simply not growing our own."

"...create a college-going culture"? How about creating a legislature that supports higher education? How are HS grads supposed to stay motivated to go to college, when the price tag is so far out of reach? This isn't about "culture"; it's about economics. If WA is so successful in attracting strong industries, why can't the state fund its universities adequately? Where's all that industry tax money going??

Washington is doing more than most. And the last thing we need is to make it MORE appealing to people coming here.

[notnamed]

Originally Posted by Ruth4Truth

It's a snapshot in time. The current moment may look pretty good. What's going to happen to all that cheap hydro power, not to mention--life in general, as winter and spring snowfalls give way to rain in a warming climate, and the summer drought season continues to expand into spring? What's Inslee doing to prepare the state for that future? Doesn't sound like he's doing much, except maybe supporting some renewable energy alternatives.

Seen many articles calling our our area as one of the best places to move to in regards to climate change. Basically now, "Go north, young man."
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...e-effects.html

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by notnamed

Seen many articles calling our our area as one of the best places to move to in regards to climate change. Basically now, "Go north, young man."

I would prefer they stay in the South. We are getting too many many of them in Washington as it is. Judging by the traffic, we are getting too many of everyone.

[notnamed]

Originally Posted by Seacove

I would prefer they stay in the South. We are getting too many many of them in Washington as it is. Judging by the traffic, we are getting too many of everyone.

It's inevitable. All we can do is prepare as best as possible. But instead we're arguing over specifics of bridge replacements and other infrastructure upgrades.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by notnamed

It's inevitable. All we can do is prepare as best as possible. But instead we're arguing over specifics of bridge replacements and other infrastructure upgrades.

It is not inevitable. There are other northern states. They can move to North Dakota. We do not need to encourage this at all. Start promoting North Dakota where one can watch their dog run away for hours.

[mistyriver]

Originally Posted by notnamed

Seen many articles calling our our area as one of the best places to move to in regards to climate change. Basically now, "Go north, young man."
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...e-effects.html

I’ve seen Duluth, MN named the best place to weather climate change. I really like Duluth.
In the summer. Great town.
But the winters would kill me.

https://www.nytimes.com/video/climat...te-change.html

[notnamed]

Originally Posted by Seacove

It is not inevitable. There are other northern states. They can move to North Dakota. We do not need to encourage this at all. Start promoting North Dakota where one can watch their dog run away for hours.

Sure some will go there as well. But it's naive to think our population will do anything but grow for the foreseeable future.

[Seacove]

Originally Posted by notnamed

Sure some will go there as well. But it's naive to think our population will do anything but grow for the foreseeable future.

We do not need to encourage it. Better to promote other areas and underplay our own.