We have a pretty screwed up sense of priorities in this country.

Bars in South Sound near top of list for reported DUIs
Vault had 2nd most drivers in state claim they drank there
By Jeremy Pawloski | The Olympian • Published January 26, 2009

OLYMPIA – Fifty people who were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in 2008 reported that before their arrests, they'd had their final drinks at The Vault in downtown Olympia. That's the ­second-highest number of any establishment in the state, according to state Liquor Control Board statistics.


The only business with a higher number was the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville, with 59 offenders, according to the Liquor Control Board's statistics.

Liquor board aims to gain revenue
Governor sets $21 million sales target for alcohol agency
By Adam Wilson | The Olympian • Published January 26, 2009

Gov. Chris Gregoire wants to raise an extra $21 million in liquor-sales income in the next two years.


The result could include holiday stores in malls, more stores open on Sundays, new permanent locations or selling gift cards that can be redeemed at liquor stores.

Business is bad in most sectors, but state liquor stores are doing well. Sales through the Liquor Control Board were up 6.5 percent in the most recent budget year, bringing $322 million in revenue for the state. Business slowed in December, but the agency expects that it can meet Gregoire's $21 million target.