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Can rural WA make tourism sustainable?
A new state initiative aims to help rural areas develop their tourism programs, while addressing both potential profits and pitfalls.
A new state initiative aims to help rural areas develop their tourism programs, while addressing both potential profits and pitfalls.
Armed with a $9 million budget, the state is eager to respond to pent-up travel demand nationwide.
Rural areas have outdoor recreation and other attributes attractive to visitors, new program helps communities promote and develop them.
Last year, the city invested $153 million in dozens of new housing projects. But as costs hit historic heights, the need for affordable units isn't slowing down.
Housing advocates say the unreasonable fees put struggling tenants on shaky ground to find future housing.