 719 here at Northwest News. Well, quality of life here in Seattle and the Northwest. Washingtonians get to enjoy some especially high-quality life. New study this week out of CNBC. According to rankings, the Evergreen State has the fifth highest quality of life in the U.S. due to high minimum wage, worker protections, good air quality, inclusiveness, paid sick leave laws, all cited as reasons we made top of the list.