Here’s the latest news from around the state on HB 1123 and SB 5251, including some editorial endorsements.
Yakima Herald – 3/8/17
“Lack of state funding makes it tough for small towns to chase tourism dollars”
The Columbian – 2/14/17
“In Our View: Let’s Pay to Boost Tourism”
The Everett Herald – 2/13/17
“Editorial: Reopening state tourism office would boost economy”
The Daily World – 2/10/17
“Legislation to promote Washington tourism heard in Olympia”
Vancouver South Washington Business Journal – 2/10/17
“State looks to restore tourism promotion program”
Associated Press – 2/8/17 (Ellensburg Daily Record, Aberdeen News, KOMO TV, Oregon Public Broadcasting, The Daily Astorian)
“Lawmakers Push for Statewide Tourism Program”
Stanwood Camano News – 2/8/17
“State may form a Tourism Marketing Alliance”
The Wenatchee World – 2/6/17
“Legislature to consider tourism funding”
The Olympian – 2/1/17
“Tourism Bill May Help Rural Areas”
Chinook Observer – 1/31/17
“Tourism marketing vital for rural success”
Tri City Herald – 2/2/17
“Our Voice: State needs to join rest of nation with statewide tourism promotion effort”
Northwest Life Channel (Wenatchee) – 1/26/17
“State tourism plan could help communities throughout Washington”
State tourism plan could help communities throughout Washington
The Lens – 1/26/18
“Tourism Funding Gains Traction in the House”
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin – 1/24/17
“Legislature to consider re-establishing tourism marketing program”
The Lens – 1/23/17
“Public-Private Pact Eyed for State Tourism”
Yakima Herald – 1/22/17
“Reporter’s Notebook: Three Business-Related Developments to Watch in Olympia”