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But no fun to walk on for hours on end.

When they get music in there us is quite impressive. Brass or chorale, it tends to be beautiful sounding.

There are states with low gas taxes and high pump prices.

They can charge whatever they want to, and don’t have to say anything about why.

It’s been a while since I was down in Olympia (live on the east coast now) but I had to go and do a day of meeting with reps and try to advocate for the passing of legislation related to my profession while in grad school.

I seem to recall the guide that gave me an informal tour telling me that the only gold in the building (not being worn on people) was woven into a few state flags that were gifted from France. It could be a lie and I never sought to fact check, but it always stood out to me. It’s something I strangely think about to this day!

It was my first and only time in the capital, but there is some lovely architecture in Olympia!

Thanks!

Ohh that's an interesting tidbit, thanks!

Idk how much it changes my thoughts about highly ornate design elements on public buildings though.

Not sure what narrow means here, but I do understand it's not the materials fault for being naturally intricate and that my feelings are a symptom of my experiences and environment.

I wouldn't advocate for a redesign.

Thank you!

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/sep/12/air-quality-in-spokane-remained-unhealthy-on-monda/

https://www.krem.com/article/weather/hazy-smoky-skies-spokane-idaho-unhealthy-air-quality/293-e19d7dc1-f94d-4876-9ea2-106b8981d2a0

https://kpq.com/smoke-near-leavenworth-reach-unhealthy-air-quality-levels/

https://www.krem.com/article/weather/severe-weather/washington-air-quality-wildfire-smoke-spokane-idaho/293-7d068a4c-a621-4bd0-a683-d8514b17a2c7

This is a few years old but has great info, including views from the top of the dome that is not longer accessible.

https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2020111058

It's all Washington stone - it's of this place.

I don't disagree with the aethetics but it's a narrow view.

They're already blooming in Ballard, but it's a helluva walk from there.

No people love stuff like that so it enjoys widespread bipartisan support.

I've always thought the marble was super tacky and overly gaudy.

I'm NOT saying public buildings should be bland. IMO, public works should be beautiful yet also feel accessible to the common person. I also understand that's an impossible goal based on the subjectivity of beauty.

The marble looks great in a vacuum, but it's association with upper class wealth is a poor choice for government buildings. At least in my layman's design philosophy.

The building is still super impressive. Cool pic!

My kids went to Centennial elementary school with Gary Locke’s kids. Mona would show up at the school to pick up their kids with her State Patrol entourage. I waited in the hall for kids on many occasions. My daughter had one of the Locke kids in her class and they went to the capital to plant a tree in honor of the third one.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/fletcher-canyon

That sounds incredible! I believe that the dome has been closed since the Nisqually earthquake. Too many cracks etc.

A few days earlier on Bainbridge Island

https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/iur8bx/grand_forest_eastbainbridge_island_wa/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

I noticed my car tabs were less than normal. I think the stuff we vetoed off of it def went through. Mine use to average about $400 they were about $275 this yr. Def more affordable. If I remember right a few of the additional high fees were put on without a vote of the people.

That’s true, you do.

Is there a specific thing you’re talking about? Or just a general statement?

Are you all struggling with this year’s legislation to establish a state dinosaur, too?

I'd say passive-aggressive if anything, but luckily, I have the right to speak my mind.

Multiple people have already posted similarly vague comments intended to be insulting.