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Braving the WA State Heatwave: A Test of Survival Without A/C
Can you live comfortably in Washington without air conditioning?. Well...the real answer is yes and no. Depending on WHERE you reside in the Evergreen State, it's about comfort and how much heat you can tolerate. Everyone's threshold is different. Personally, I love the triple digit heat we get in Tri-Cities.
Court fight tests Washington’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction
When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. A state law approved in 2021 bars these agreements from forcing renters to waive certain protections – things like rights to mediation of tenant-landlord disagreements, rent repayment plans, and 14-day eviction notices.
Eye for an eye? One Washington execution was not equal to its crime
You might think of Washington as a progressive state. But unbelievable as it may seem, Washington State only fully abolished the death penalty in 2023. The state's last execution was just 13 years prior. Whether you approve or disapprove of capital punishment, there's a curious outlier among the 110 executions in Washington.
WA counties to receive nearly $30M in payments for tax-exempt federal land
Washington’s counties will share close to $30 million in payments this year from the U.S. government to compensate them for untaxable federal land within their boundaries. The Interior Department last week announced $621.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes for state and local governments nationwide. How much each place receives depends on the number […] The post WA counties to receive nearly $30M in payments for tax-exempt federal land appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The event is sponsored by the Washington Winegrowers Association and the Washington Growers League. “Learn how to comply with piece rate laws while managing labor costs effectively. This webinar will cover compliant piece...
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...
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