UW grad student Marlee Thiel shares her favorite places—from the soaring Suzzallo Library to golden larches on Maple Pass Loop and tidepool magic at Shi Shi Beach. Plus, is the Seattle Freeze real? Find out in this refreshing What’s Your Washington episode.
Nestled in the shadow of Mount Si, North Bend is a town with deep roots, rugged charm, and no shortage of character. In this episode of What’s Your Washington?, we sit down with North Bend native Bob Antone—a storyteller, artist, and lifelong local who brings the spirit of this mountain town to life. Bob’s stories…
In this episode, we get a local’s perspective on the natural beauty and tight-knit community that make Whidbey Island so special. Scott Price shares why he and his wife chose Whidbey as their forever home after exploring much of the Pacific Northwest—and what’s kept them rooted ever since. Scott talks about the island’s unique charm,…
Ever wonder what makes Washington’s potato country so special? I sat down with Chris Voigt from the Washington Potato Commission to uncover the hidden stories of Moses Lake. From ancient floods shaping our farmlands to football field-sized potato storages and kayaking alongside 300 pelicans, Chris shared the secrets only locals know—from epic breakfast hashbrowns to…
On this episode of What’s Your Washington, we dive into Seattle’s cycling culture with Paul Tolmé from the Cascade Bicycle Club. We uncover why the Burke Gilman Trail is every local’s secret weapon against those legendary Seattle hills, how to gear up for rain like a true Pacific Northwest biker, and what to do when…
Andrea Thorpe from Olympia shares her unique perspective on Washington’s capital city. Andrea shares how Olympia has managed to maintain its charming small-town vibe while embracing change, talks us through the perfect day for a first-time visitor—complete with scenic walks through Squaxin Park and the bustling local farmers market—and even reveals what she thinks would…
On this episode of What’s Your Washington, I sat down with Jennifer Hackett from Ellensburg to explore what makes her town unique. We talked about her unexpected connection to the legendary Ellensburg rodeo, discovered that Ellensburg is famous for being the birthplace of human-chimpanzee sign language communication, and learned how its central location makes it…
