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Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Washington
In the state of Washington, the small estate affidavit process offers a streamlined method for transferring assets of a deceased person without going through the full probate process. This legal tool can save time, reduce costs and simplify the handling of an estate as long as the total value of the assets falls below a […] The post Completing a Small Estate Affidavit in Washington appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
Washington worker fighting to leave state's largest union
(The Center Square) - A Washington state worker trying to opt out of her union, had to get help from a national organization for advice on standing up to leadership. The worker, represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), demanded her freedom from the union back in April, but was told she was required to continue paying dues until her next “opt-out window” opened in October 2025. Frustrated...
Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA, despite efforts to cut solitary confinement
Washington’s Department of Corrections pledged to end solitary confinement as a punishment in 2021 — but isolation is still widely used across state prisons for what the agency calls “administrative” purposes. That’s according to a 400-page June report from the Office of the Corrections Ombuds, the independent investigations office for the Department of Corrections. The […]
How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Whisper Creek memorial sign replaced
Whisper Creek runs along the northern border of the former Cedarbrook School property and is a lovely fish-bearing, year-round creek. Portions of this creek have been restored by the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation. Working in conjunction with local citizens, a new foot bridge was built linking the Cedarbrook property...
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
Sammamish residents invited to weigh in on first-ever arts plan
The City of Sammamish is seeking community input to help create Sammamish’s first public art plan, which will guide the city’s policies, event planning, and curation concerning the arts from 2025 to 2035. While Sammamish has had a city-sponsored Arts Commission since 2003, the commission currently makes decisions...
Auburn Police to install 20 Flock Safety Cameras to assist crime prevention
The Auburn Police Department this week announced plans to install 20 license plate recognition (LPR) – aka “Flock” – cameras throughout the city in an effort to reduce and solve crime. The cameras, developed by Flock Safety, will help law enforcement by providing real-time alerts when...
Vehicle crashes into Kent restaurant; two people injured | Update
Two people in a Kent restaurant were injured after a vehicle crashed into the business when a driver confused the brake and gas pedal. Firefighters responded at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13 to the Imperial Garden restaurant in the Great Wall Shopping Mall, 18230 E. Valley Highway, according an Aug. 14 email from Puget Sound Fire spokesperson Pat Pawlak.
Flooded Seattle Townhome Leads to Discovery of Homicide Victim
A tragic sequence of events unfolded in Seattle’s Olympic Hills neighborhood when the flooding of a townhome led to the discovery of a homicide victim. The incident occurred over the weekend near 30th Avenue NE and NE 133rd Street, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of a suspect.
SR 520 toll rate increase starts today. Here's what you should know
SEATTLE — Higher toll rates on the state Route 520 floating bridge begin Thursday. The new tolls will be based on how heavy traffic is at a certain time of day. Between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m., the toll will be $1.25. Between 5 and 6 a.m. the toll will increase to $2.50, and increase from there.
Seattle's Rising Sun Produce set to reopen after February fire
SEATTLE — As Bud Goodwin prepares to reopen Rising Sun Produce, he's been filled with gratitude. "We wouldn't have been able to even think about it if it wasn't for the community and our landlord," Goodwin said. In February, a fire forced Goodwin to close his produce market, which...
Charges for dozens of protesters that blocked access to Seattle airport dropped
SEATAC, Wash. — The City of SeaTac agreed to drop charges against dozens of protesters who blocked access to the airport for hours. It happened four months ago. "We're very happy with the outcome,” said Alyson Mogannam-Martin, one of the 46 defendants. "Our main focus is to bring a ceasefire."
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