Palm trees in the center of Washington state? Yes. Well, if you’re willing to go back 55 million years. Nick Zentner Central Washington University See more episodes of Nick on the Rocks --> http://bit.ly/2p5AqjS | Cascade PBS

This year, Democrats in the Washington State Legislature raised the state gas tax to 55.4 cents per gallon – the third highest in the nation – with automatic 2% yearly hikes. This gas tax hike is in addition to Washington’s estimated 51-cent-per-gallon carbon tax. | Washington State House Republicans

Coming soon: new Nick on the Rocks! From Leavenworth to Mount Rainier, Teanaway to Quadra Island, geologist Nick Zentner, senior geology lecturer at Central Washington University, takes us on another adventure across Washington to explore the fascinating history buried deep within the bedrock of the Evergreen State. Don't miss new episodes starting Thursday, December 11 on the Cascade PBS app! https://bit.ly/4lQvDch | Cascade PBS