Andre Byik
@USATODAY fact-check reporter
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6 days ago |
yahoo.com | Andre Byik
Feeling lucky? One person in Washington state has become a multimillionaire after matching five white balls in the new Mega Millions game, which had its first drawing on April 8, lottery officials announced on May 8. The person, who wished to remain anonymous, won $2 million by having a 2X multiplier embedded on their ticket during the April 22 drawing, lottery officials said. The ticket was sold at Fern Prairie Market in Camas, 1817 NE 267th Ave.
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6 days ago |
yahoo.com | Andre Byik
USA TODAY is reporting that two Rite Aid locations in Washington have been identified as part of a "first wave of closures" following the company's announcement that it will be entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company operates over 1,200 stores in 15 states and intends to close or sell its locations. According to the report, customers will still be able to access pharmacy services. Where are Rite Aid stores closing in Washington?
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1 week ago |
kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik
States in the Pacific Northwest moved around a few places in the 2025 Best States Rankings from U.S. News & World Report, but they largely remained in line with their positions from the previous year. Washington ranked 10th in the newest edition of the Best States Rankings, down from eighth in 2024. Oregon ranked 35th, down from 31st the previous year. And Idaho had them both beat, ranking as the third-best state in the U.S., up from its fifth-place showing the year prior.
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1 week ago |
kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik
Washington is one of the hardest places to become a homeowner in the United States, according to a new report. The typical household in Washington needs nearly 20 years to save for a down payment on a home. That's the fifth-longest timeline in the U.S., according to an analysis by Upgraded Points, a website that produces credit card and travel guides. Only Hawaii (25.9 years), California (25.6), Massachusetts (20.6), and Montana (20.5) had longer timelines for saving for a down payment.
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1 week ago |
kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik |Paris Barraza
Have you thanked a teacher today? Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 5 to May 9 and celebrates "the incredible teachers and certificated staff who make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and community," the Puyallup School District said in a statement. There are more than 73,000 certified instructors, including teachers, in Washington state, according to the Washington State House Republicans.
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