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WA renters say unregulated ‘junk fees’ are being used to retaliate, discriminate
In the midst of a summer heat wave in July 2023, Vancouver resident ShaWayne Hodges walked out to her porch and saw a notice posted on her front door. A drive-by inspection of her four-bedroom house had found “brown, long and dying grass on the front yards,” the notice said. It meant Hodges wasn’t maintaining […]
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Whidbey Island resident bitten by bat with rabies
WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, Wash. — Public health officials said a Whidbey Island resident was bitten by a bat that tested positive for rabies last week. A Whidbey Island resident discovered a big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) outside their home on Aug. 1, according to Island County. Another resident was exposed to rabies after they were bitten by the bat.
Unexpected Amazon Package Could Be “Brushing Scam” In Washington State
What Is The "Brushing" Scam And Why Is It Coming To Washington State?. If you see a package from Amazon on your doorstep and you didn't order anything from Amazon, it might be a part of what they call the "brushing" scam. How Can I Not Get Scammed By Fake...
Dollar Tree fined by state for selling school supplies containing toxic metals
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a legally binding resolution requiring Dollar Tree to pay $190,000 and more thoroughly test children’s products. The resolution follows an Attorney General investigation finding school supplies sold by the national retailer had illegal levels of toxic heavy metals lead and cadmium.
The Auction of Washington Wines Has Grown With The Wine Industry
Victor de la Luz was once a beneficiary of Seattle Children’s. Now, nearly two decades later, he has come full circle and is a benefactor to the pediatric care institution.… The post The Auction of Washington Wines Has Grown With The Wine Industry appeared first on Seattle magazine.
FIRE REPORT: Swawilla fire contained
Aug. 9—MOSES LAKE — The Swawilla Fire, ignited by lightning at 11:30 p.m. on July 17, was Washington's largest active blaze, having consumed approximately 53,500 acres. The fire is now 98% contained, as of Thursday according to InciWeb. According to a press release from the Swawilla I Fire team, the firefighters will continue to identify and suppress smoking areas and residual pockets of heat ...
Study: Washington state ranks No. 8 in the nation for red tape
(The Center Square) – Washington is the eighth most regulated state in the nation, according to a new study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Arlington, Va. The study found that as of 2023, the Washington Administrative Code, or WAC, contains 201,634 restrictions and more than 18.3 million words. The Mercatus Center’s rankings are based on each state’s number of regulatory restrictions. The study notes that full...
Washington State Health Care Cost Survey Results 'Alarming'
A new report finds Washingtonians are worried about the rising costs of health care -- in some cases even avoiding treatment because of the price tag. The survey found 57% of respondents didn't seek medical treatment or modified their prescription drug use in the last year because of cost. One in three Washingtonians reported living in a household with medical debt.
Court Issues USPS Whistleblower Injunction
The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a landmark federal court injunction to protect employers who report workplace injuries from employer retaliation. The consent judgment from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington follows an OSHA investigation into the U.S. Postal Service. The investigation found USPS violated...
As teen employment rises in WA, so do youth labor violations
Jasmine Brennan started her first job a few months after turning 16. Like most high school students who work, Brennan found a position in food service, taking orders behind the counter at a Jack in the Box in Ferndale. Brennan said her boss, rarely around, never provided formal training. Instead,...
Kitsap County home listings asked for more money in July – see the current median price here
The median home in Kitsap County listed for $652,500 in July, up 4.4% from the previous month's $625,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 0.4% from $650,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Kitsap County, not houses...
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