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State Attorney General Sues National Software Company for Allegedly Conspiring to Raise Rental Costs
OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has partnered with the federal Department of Justice and eight attorneys general to file a lawsuit accusing RealPage, a national revenue management software company, of conspiring with landlords to increase rental prices. RealPage is the top revenue management software system for U.S....
Clean Energy Credits for Washington
The Washington State Department of Commerce is partnering with local utilities to distribute funds to low- and moderate-income households to pay their electricity bills. The Clean Energy Credits for Washington Families Program will offer one-time bill credits of $200 per household to eligible residential customers. Applications are due until September...
Sears is disappearing from the Washington landscape…. Again.
If you're of a certain age. Like me, you may remember the Gigantic Sears store in Seattle that is now the world headquarters for Starbucks. When I was a kid, we would make the trip to the Sears store. Nine floors of brick building, 2 levels of basement, it was huge. Now it's just a memory.
Washington solar project paused amid concern about Indigenous sites
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A company developing an industrial-scale solar panel array on Badger Mountain in Eastern Washington has paused permitting activities on the project amid concerns about impacts to Indigenous cultural sites. 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’...
Octogenarians Launch Granny Caravan "Unity Road Tour" Across Eastern Washington
CLARKSTON - Shirley Grossman and Roz Luther, both of Spokane, have embarked on a remarkable journey to bridge community divides and promote civic engagement through their "Granny Caravan: Unity Road Tour." This unprecedented 17-stop tour across Eastern Washington aims to spread kindness, listen to residents' concerns, and encourage voter registration.
Entertainment at the Opera House
The City of Marysville invites you to kick off the fall season at the Marysville Opera House with a captivating performance by The Lonely Hearts Club, the music of the Beatles on Friday, September 20th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Reserve your spot for just $20. Entertainment is now open for registration through December with a diverse range of activities suitable for all ages. Visit our website or call for more information at 360-363-8400.
Long-time customers and friends celebrate Edmonds Auto Parts
As we first reported in our story Aug. 19, Edmonds Auto Parts and Marine Supply is closing after serving the Edmonds community for 51 years. Given the recent announcement, customers decided to hold a thank-you party Sunday for store owner Greg Ouellette and his staff in the store’s parking lot.
"For the Birds" Concert September 22, 2024 (but not OUR For the Birds)
"For the Birds" Concert, for members of the general public, will be held at Edmonds United Methodist Church Sanctuary on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30pm. 828 Caspers St, Edmonds WA. This concert is hosted by Interfaith Climate Action and it is more than just a concert. The...
Seahawks Strike Trade for Ex-Bears Starter & Cut Rookie
The Seattle Seahawks are making their final roster moves ahead of Week 1, striking a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Trevis Gipson. It is a low-risk deal for the Seahawks, who gave up a future sixth-round pick. The Seahawks have acquired EDGE Trevis Gipson from the Jaguars in exchange for...
'Theft, safety concerns' lead Goodwill to close two Seattle locations
SEATTLE — Two Goodwill locations in Seattle will close in late September due to "escalating theft, safety concerns" as well as rising rents, the company announced last week. The South Lake Union location on Westlake Avenue North and the University District store on University Way Northeast are the two impacted. The locations, open since 2008, will be open for donations and shopping until September 22.
Oakland-bound flight forced to make emergency landing
SEATTLE - An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Boeing 737 quickly changed course when one of its two engines suddenly shut down. The flight safely...
Seattle, Tacoma have nation’s highest combined sales tax among major cities
(The Center Square) – Seattle and Tacoma took the top two spots in the Tax Foundation’s latest publication on the highest combined state and local sales tax rates among major U.S. cities. Earlier this week, the Washington, D.C.-based think tank released its “Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities, Midyear 2024” report, which calculates “average combined […]
Peshastin Library reopens with enhanced upgrades and improved accessibility
PESHASTIN – The Peshastin Library reopened on Aug. 23, after receiving an interior remodel through the NCW Libraries Reimagining Spaces Project. “We’ve already had some folks mentioning how it feels brighter, more open. People have even been saying that it feels bigger,” said Nick Husted, NCW Libraries Area Manager.
Seattle Sounders at Minnesota United: community player ratings form
After about a month off for some spicy Leagues Cup action, your Sounders were back at it in MLS play on Saturday afternoon. In a back-and-forth affair with Minnesota United, their third lead of the day finally stuck, and they came out 3-2 winners. Albert Rusnák had an assist and the game-winner.
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