topic Re: Washington is #1 in Community Chat

Washington is #1

SuhseK — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:43:27 GMT

Once again, Washington State, has been selected, as the #1 State, in the country, by US News and World Report.

I've lived in Washington, my entire life. I was born in Mt Vernon, lived in Spokane, for most of my life, and recently moved to Vancouver, for a career opportunity.

It's a great place to live, and great to get the accolades, again! 🌲

Re: Washington is #1

sunshine45 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:49:17 GMT

maryland sitting at #17 on this list.....i will take it.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings?int=top_nav_Overall_Rankings

Re: Washington is #1

rockygems123 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:48:10 GMT

@SuhseK wrote:
Once again, Washington State, has been selected, as the #1 State, in the country, by US News and World Report.

I've lived in Washington, my entire life. I was born in Mt Vernon, lived in Spokane, for most of my life, and recently moved to Vancouver, for a career opportunity.

It's a great place to live, and great to get the accolades, again! 🌲

@SuhseK

#1 for what exactly?

Re: Washington is #1

haddon9 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:54:22 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@SuhseK wrote:
Once again, Washington State, has been selected, as the #1 State, in the country, by US News and World Report.

I've lived in Washington, my entire life. I was born in Mt Vernon, lived in Spokane, for most of my life, and recently moved to Vancouver, for a career opportunity.

It's a great place to live, and great to get the accolades, again! 🌲
@SuhseK

#1 for what exactly?

I was wondering the same thing too.

I've never been to Washington state and used to want to visit Seattle but after all of the endless protests this past summer, I've changed my mind.

I'm sure it's a pretty state but all have their pros & cons.

Re: Washington is #1

laluzdelmundo — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:57:51 GMT

@rockygems123 I think it's according to the U.S. News and World Report annual Best States rankings for 2021.

Re: Washington is #1

AuntG — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:12:53 GMT

I'm just glad my state is first in the percent of Covid vaccines administered. Hoping I'll soon be able to get one.

Re: Washington is #1

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:15:16 GMT

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Re: Washington is #1

CalminHeart — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:19:32 GMT

Iowa is ranked 12 but I'd give it a 47 due to covid handling, as well as the horrendous bills pending and signed into law so far this year.

Re: Washington is #1

CalminHeart — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:18:29 GMT

@SuhseK wrote:

Washington is the 1 of 3 states I haven't been to yet. The others are Hawaii and Alaska. I'd love to visit Washington sometime.

Re: Washington is #1

on the bay — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:45:37 GMT

It's true that every state does have it's good and bad, very good and very bad!

I used to live in one of the top cities in the country and always thought it maybe could be considered number one IF you had money!

So they must have asked one side of the street. Because really on one side you would have expensive houses, even mansions and right within walking distance, sometimes right across the street, a section 8

people who didn't have enough to eat, nor did their children.

So many wonderful programs and activities-if you had the money.

Also depending on which area you lived the schools and their supplies, and sports programs, music etc and level of excellence was vastly different.

So somehow I think they ask a certain group of people.

And you have these shiny wonderful city promotionals that are not related to real life for most.

It would be very interesting to interview many actual people living there what they thought about their ratings; well, just as you all are doing here!

I like when they talk about the people, the passions of the city, their goals, what they care about-helping the homeless, quality education for all, reduction in crime etc.

Re: Washington is #1

gardenman — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:37:59 GMT

Hmmm...NJ is nineteenth but first in education? Uh, okay. Have they actually talked to any kids who've been in NJ schools? I have and they're not especially well-educated. At least the ones I've been around. I kind of hate to think our kids are the best educated in the country. That's not a good sign for the rest of the country. The fourth in healthcare is also intriguing as most New Jerseyans when faced with a major health issue head to Philly, or Delaware for South Jerseyans, and NYC for those in the north. Did we get a higher rating because we can go there? And we're number five for crime? Really? It's an interesting list, but I wouldn't put too much faith in it.

Re: Washington is #1

kaydee50 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:59:20 GMT

I've been in all 50 states and most have pros and cons, although there are a few where it's hard to find a "pro", LOL!!. Used to think of moving to Seattle but too much rain and dampness. I guess it's what you get used to. I could not get use to the heat and humidity of the southern states.

Re: Washington is #1

furbabylover — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:59:43 GMT

@gardenman Your instinct about our children's education level is correct. By international testing standards, American children rank 36th in the world!! That is pathetic considering our wealth and the amount of money spent per child on their education. It's an indictment of our educators and parents better start holding them accountable.

Re: Washington is #1

CelticCrafter — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:05:32 GMT

@gardenman wrote:
Hmmm...NJ is nineteenth but first in education? Uh, okay. Have they actually talked to any kids who've been in NJ schools? I have and they're not especially well-educated. At least the ones I've been around. I kind of hate to think our kids are the best educated in the country. That's not a good sign for the rest of the country. The fourth in healthcare is also intriguing as most New Jerseyans when faced with a major health issue head to Philly, or Delaware for South Jerseyans, and NYC for those in the north. Did we get a higher rating because we can go there? And we're number five for crime? Really? It's an interesting list, but I wouldn't put too much faith in it.

What part of the state are you talking about?

The public high school my daughter went to had a 98% graduation rate and of those 95% were accepted into colleges and universities - before the everyone gets a trophy trend started.....

Re: Washington is #1

skatting44 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:14:31 GMT

Well, goodie they are no#1 , but I'd rather live elsewhere .

Re: Washington is #1

on the bay — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:19:43 GMT

@CelticCrafter,

It is always sad and incredible how much discrepancy there is in the level of teaching in schools within a state or even county or city, based on what side of the tracks they are.

I'm glad your daughter's experience is so good.

I found the same in the state we lived. Some wonderful schools with awards of excellence when down the road, they had not enough supplies or teachers.

Re: Washington is #1

CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:30:16 GMT

I would love to visit Washington State, it just looks so beautiful! I have always wanted to go, maybe one day!

Re: Washington is #1

software — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:38:55 GMT

You would have to read the article, it's primarily due to the tech industry

If you are not a tech person, it may not be the place for you

I have a friend living in WA, she lives far away from the silly nonsense that goes on in the bigger cities. Although she has threatened to move to Idaho

I wouldn't live in WA, I would hate the weather.

@rockygems123 wrote:
@SuhseK wrote:
Once again, Washington State, has been selected, as the #1 State, in the country, by US News and World Report.

I've lived in Washington, my entire life. I was born in Mt Vernon, lived in Spokane, for most of my life, and recently moved to Vancouver, for a career opportunity.

It's a great place to live, and great to get the accolades, again! 🌲
@SuhseK

#1 for what exactly?

Re: Washington is #1

ValuSkr — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:44:59 GMT

Congratulations. We're number one! We're number one! Say it loud and proud.

Re: Washington is #1

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:21:24 GMT

I think this listing better represents the quality and competence of the state's PR teams than the actual factors noted about the states. I respect PR, so congrats to them.