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State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing
In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that companies such as RealPage and Yardi are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rent prices. Algorithmic price estimates, in which landlords rely on complex data formulas to set rental rates, […] The post State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Expansion of Washington State Clean Energy Project Moving Forward, per Inslee's Request
The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for...
Medina's first mansion is for sale - Unreal Estate
MEDINA, Wash — The first mansion ever built in Medina is for sale – and it brings more than a century of charm to the market. Known as “The Gables,” the home was established in 1903 and construction was completed in 1908 – long before bridges connected Seattle to the East Side.
Scene in Edmonds: Happy brrr-thday, Nicole
During her walk Monday morning, photographer Julia Wiese came upon several women in the water at Edmonds’ Olympic Beach, wearing cone-shaped hats. “One other woman was crawling curiously across the sand to the water,” Wiese said. “When I stopped to ask them what they were up to, the woman crawling explained it was her 43rd birthday, and she and her friends — who meet regularly to swim — decided to celebrate by wearing hats and crab walking.
WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard. Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for such complaints has been broken, according to a recent report from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
Job Losses Follow: Unexpected Restaurant Shutdowns in Washington
Unexpected restaurant closures in Washington have reportedly led to layoffs at 10 separate sites by September. As per the Employment Security Department, Homegrown Partners LLC has declared that the eateries would be permanently closed on September 15th. A total of 158 individuals will lose their jobs when 10 Homegrown stores...
Washington Spirit defeats Chivas Femenil and starts Summer Cup with victory
The Washington Spirit began their journey in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Chivas Femenil, showing the team's strength and ability in a tournament that brings together all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX teams, marks the NWSL's first international collaboration, and promises to raise the level of women's soccer.
Treehouse seeks support for foster youth going back to school
Jul. 22—MOSES LAKE — Treehouse, a Washington state nonprofit dedicated to supporting the educational and other essential needs of youth in foster care, is launching its annual back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies and items by the end of summer, according to an announcement from the organization. Treehouse is calling on community members, businesses and organizations to support ...
Gaming Industry Veteran Named Wizards of the Coast President
Toy and game company Hasbro has selected gaming-industry veteran John Hight to serve as president of its Wizards of the Coast subsidiary in Renton. As president, Hight will oversee Hasbro’s network of gaming studios and digital licensing agreements, and will lead strategy for "Magic: The Gathering" and "Dungeons & Dragons."
City council July 23 scheduled to discuss budget amendment, backyard breeding ban
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, July 23 meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposed July 2024 budget amendment from Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen’s administration aimed at helping the city reach its adopted $2.2 million ending fund balance for 2024. The council will also consider a proposal from Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand to ban backyard breeding of companion animals in Edmonds.
Snohomish County voters to decide on 0.2% public safety sales tax
(The Center Square) – Snohomish County voters will have final say on a proposed 0.2% sales tax increase this fall. On July 10, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved the placement of a public safety sales tax levy on this November's general election ballot. If approved by voters, the generated funds would aid in the county’s efforts to address crime and the region’s worsening drug epidemic. The levy was proposed...
Providence Everett hosting free community cancer screening and resource event July 27
Providence Everett is hosting a free cancer screening and resource event for community members to learn about cancer prevention, schedule a screening mammogram, get checked for skin cancer and receive resources and information from community partner organizations. The event will take place Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1...
Telekinesis returns with Wimps, Oliver Elf Army
I had the good fortune to catch Telekinesis’ Michael Lerner last month at a small art opening in a secluded barn up in Bow, a tiny hamlet off of Chuckanut Drive in Skagit County. It was a brief, subdued set; Lerner played guitar and supplemented a couple of songs with some beats piped in from his laptop. It was good to see and hear from him again, but it really whetted my appetite for the full-band Telekinesis experience: Lerner front and center on his drum kit backed by musicians just as lit up and exuberant as they can be, the Telekinesis I first experienced at Timbrrr! 2014 and again at SASQUATCH! in 2016. According to Lerner, the band now features Jes le Bon of Sleepy Genes on guitar and Kelly Sorbel of Kurly Something on bass. Lerner has had a rotating cast of members in his band over the years, so it will be interesting to experience this new lineup.
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro takes two-of-three games with Everett after All-Star Break
In the wake of a dismal series with last place Tri-City, the Hops turned things around post-All-Star Break, taking two-of-three games on the road in Everett. Hillsboro won the first two games on Friday and Saturday, then lost a heartbreaking extra-inning affair with the home AquaSox on Sunday afternoon before heading back to Hillsboro to prep for their upcoming home series with second place Vancouver. The Hops were solid both...
Rock legend, ‘best guitar player in world,’ dead at 81
Jerry Miller died Saturday night in Tacoma, Washington, at age 81. No cause has been given. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” said the fan page post. “Jo and the family are asking for everyone to please give them some privacy and respect, and Jo asked that people cease phone calls for the time being. Thank you.”
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