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Beware of Remote Job Scams Targeting Washington State College Students
I can't go 5 minutes without hearing about another scam that is making this world just a little bit worse. So here I am telling you about a new one going around, targeting college students looking for a remote work job. The scam goes a little something like this:. Posting...
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...
Former interim police chief files tort claim against city of Sandy, administrators
After months of investigation, the city of Sandy fired former interim police chief Sean Lundry. Now, in response, Lundry is threatening a lawsuit against the city, City Manager Tyler Deems, Deputy City Manager Jeff Aprati and Mayor Stan Pulliam. Lundry was placed on administrative leave in February pending an investigation by OSP and the city of Sandy. As of May 22, Deems notified Lundry via an official letter that because of the results of the city’s investigation, the city intended to terminate his employment. ...
Lake Oswego sprinter James Bauman announces college commitment
One of Oregon’s fastest high school sprinters has found his collegiate home. On Monday, Lake Oswego’s James Bauman announced via his social media accounts that he will be heading south to compete for Arizona State University in college. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
How to Watch Happy Valley Hoopers Take on UCONN Alumni in TBT
After their first ever The Basketball Tournament (TBT) victory Saturday, the Happy Valley Hoopers return to Pittsburgh tonight at 6:00 pm to battle the Stars of Stoors, the UConn Alumni Team. As a five seed, the Happy Valley Hoopers ‘upset’ the Dubois Dream 88-77. The offensive explosion was...
Two dead after major head-on crash east of Sandy
Two people died in a three-car crash Sunday afternoon, July 21, about 10 miles east of Sandy after a teenage driver allegedly drifted into oncoming traffic. Oregon State Police responded at 1:45 p.m. to the Highway 26 crash, at milepost 32, near Cherryville. According to early investigations, a juvenile girl driving a Volkswagen Tiguan westbound entered the eastbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck an oncoming BMW 540. The BMW spun into the westbound lanes, where it was struck by a Tesla T3. ...
After months of roadblocks, Multnomah County chair will allow vote on critic’s ambulance staffing plan
A Multnomah County commissioner’s long-anticipated proposal to address the county’s dangerously slow ambulance response times will finally receive a public hearing this week — five months after she first tried to bring it before her commission colleagues. Commissioner Sharon Meieran sought in February to have the commission...
Woodland Youth Sports Clay Target Team takes home awards after national competition
The Woodland Youth Sports Clay Target shooting team brought 20 members to the USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports (USAYESS) National Championships in June and came back home with 13 individual and
Oregon DMV warns of phishing scam targeting drivers via unsolicited messages
The Oregon DMV has warned against a phishing scam targeting customers with unsolicited phone calls, texts, and emails, and advises anyone receiving such messages to hang up or delete them and report the incident to the DMV.
Tumwater secures grant funding for urban forester position, other tree programs
Tumwater has secured a grant via the nonprofit River Network to hire an urban forester and fund other urban forestry programs. The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed a sub-award agreement with the Oregon-based nonprofit to its city council on Thursday, July 18. The agreement allows the city to benefit from the non-profit's funding from the Forest Service of the US Department of Agriculture.
Sirens: Beer bottle thrown through window; woman arrested for assault; prowler damages vehicle; frozen drink thrown at employee
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • Just after 7 a.m. on July 19, a citizen reported a beer bottle was thrown through the window of a house in the 1000 block of North
Portland’s extreme heat wave ends after three weeks, NWS confirms
Portland experienced a 19-day heat wave, with temperatures remaining above average for 18 days in a row, and is expected to remain cooler for the next few days before returning to summer heat later in the week.
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
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