Andre Byik

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Washington State Connect Reporter at Gannett

Washington State Connect Reporter at USA Today

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Summer 2025: How long is the longest day of the year in Washington?

6 days ago | kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik |Paris Barraza

It's starting to feel like summer. The official start of the season is approaching, which also means the longest day of the year is just around the corner. Here's more on the start of summer, holidays to look forward to, and how many hours of sunlight Washington will get on the summer solstice. When is summer 2025? The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere is June 20, 2025. June 20 is also the summer solstice. The summer solstice rings in the astronomical start to summer.
2 Washington restaurants named best in US for 'cheap eats': See where

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Andre Byik

Two restaurants in Washington are in elite company when it comes to serving good food at low prices. The reviews platform Yelp recently ranked the top 50 "cheap eats" in the U.S. and Canada. It focused on spots in the "one dollar sign" category and then ranked them based on the reviews by Yelp Elite Squad members, the platform's high-quality contributors. TRES Sandwich in Bellevue ranked seventh in the nation for its combination of affordability and customer satisfaction.
This Washington city has one of the most Instagram worthy commutes in the US, report says

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andre Byik

Hey, at least the drive to work is pretty. Vancouver in Southwest Washington has the "most scenic" commute on the West Coast and the third most attractive drive to work in the United States, according to a new report from Sixt, a mobility services company that works in such fields as car rentals and ride hailing.
4 Washington cities rank as 'best places' to live in nation, US News finds

1 week ago | kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik

Four cities in Washington landed on U.S. News and World Report's "Best Places to Live in 2025-26" list. And one affluent Washington suburb nearly cracked the top 10 cities in the country. Sammamish, outside Bellevue in the greater Seattle area, placed 11th on U.S. News' latest analysis of the 250 leading places to live in the nation. The media company stated that its rankings took into account each city's value, economy, quality of life, and desirability.
Last call: See the Joann fabric stores closing in Washington by May 31

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Andre Byik |Mike Snider

The ball of yarn is running out for an iconic fabric and craft retailer. Joann will permanently close all its stores by May 31, including its locations in Washington. Joann shuttered 255 locations in April, months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time within a year. Since filing for bankruptcy, the company has held going-out-of-business sales at the locations. At those sales, prices are marked down 70% to 90%, according to Joann.com.
Washington has one of the 'most beautiful' college campuses in the US, ranking shows

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andre Byik

A school in Washington state was named among the "25 Most Beautiful College Campuses" in the U.S., according to a new report. The destination brand Travel + Leisure ranked the University of Washington as having the in the country, beating out schools such as Princeton University, Yale University, and Vanderbilt University. The travel website awarded the top spot to Stanford University in the Bay Area of California.
Washington has one of the 'most beautiful' college campuses in the US, ranking shows

1 week ago | kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik

A school in Washington state was named among the "25 Most Beautiful College Campuses" in the U.S., according to a new report. The destination brand Travel + Leisure ranked the University of Washington as having the in the country, beating out schools such as Princeton University, Yale University, and Vanderbilt University. The travel website awarded the top spot to Stanford University in the Bay Area of California.
When is Father's Day? How Spokane became 'birthplace' of June holiday

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Andre Byik

Father's Day is a time to celebrate and remember the dads and father figures in our lives. The holiday is also fast approaching. Father's Day takes place in June, and its origins date back to the early 1900s, when a woman in Spokane, Washington, reportedly hatched the idea of a day to honor dads in the United States. The nonprofit tourism organization Visit Spokane calls the city the "birthplace" of Father's Day. Here's what to know about the holiday. When is Father's Day?
Look up, Washington: Milky Way galaxy shines over Memorial Day weekend

1 week ago | kitsapsun.com | Eric Lagatta |Andre Byik

The Milky Way could be coming to a sky near you. The billions of stars comprising our home galaxy should appear especially vibrant in late-May as the band arcs across the night sky. The reason has much to do with the cycle of the moon, but it also has to do with how high in the sky the Milky Way should appear from our perspective here on Earth, specifically in the United States. Here's everything to know about our Milky Way, including how to see the stunning natural phenomenon.
Look up, Washington: Milky Way galaxy shines over Memorial Day weekend

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eric Lagatta |Andre Byik

The Milky Way could be coming to a sky near you. The billions of stars comprising our home galaxy should appear especially vibrant in late-May as the band arcs across the night sky. The reason has much to do with the cycle of the moon, but it also has to do with how high in the sky the Milky Way should appear from our perspective here on Earth, specifically in the United States. Here's everything to know about our Milky Way, including how to see the stunning natural phenomenon.