Go to somewhere cheap and then transfer to CWU or UND. I did CWU and it was expensive and I had to redue many lessons (maybe I am slow tho). My advice is to go to a community college and knock out the basic and breadth classes. Fly at your local FBO and get your private/inst/comm then if you still want to get the flying degree then transfer. I can recommend a few if you like.
After CWU I instructed for 2.5 years and I tried to get on with the Horizon connection and nothing. I went to Eagle and then 8 months later I got on with Horizon. Flew for them for 1.5 years and got furloughed in January. Now I can't find a good job while furlough because I have BS in Flt Tech. It is going to be a while for Horizon hiring. There are 85 on furlough and they are talking about 15 more in the fall. Since you live in WA PM me if you want to sit down and I can answer your questions face to face. I am in the Tacoma area.
Best of luck.
Was the Seminole geared up with Andy or Ron? That actually is sad but kinda funny.