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Wire Fraud and Identity Theft Sending Washington Man to Prison

A man from Washington is headed to federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. 43 year old Ryan Tichy of Seattle, was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after prosecutors proved that from at least May 2018 through November 2020, Tichy executed a scheme to defraud, in which he obtained the means […]

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Hunter Education Courses Offered

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is now reminding all new, prospective hunters to complete hunter education courses now before youth turkey hunting season opens on April 1 and the general spring turkey season opens on April 15. They offer both traditional, in-person hunter education classes as well as online options to complete the […]

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Washington State to Recruit More Out of State Students

Washington State University wants to recruit more out-of-state students to help improve overall undergraduate enrollment. Prospective U.S. students living outside the state of Washington could be eligible for tuition support that would bring the cost down closer to what in-state residents pay. Now, all out-of-state students who enroll at WSU this fall with grade point […]

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Squirrel Comments Sought

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants your thoughts on a draft periodic status review for the western gray squirrel that includes a recommendation to re-classify the squirrel as a state-endangered species. A public comment period is now open, and it closes May 10. The draft periodic status review for western gray squirrel is […]

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Right Turn Law Changes Proposed in Washington

A bill is under consideration right now in the Washington state Senate, that would mean changes on when it’s permissible to make a right turn at red lights. If passed into law, it would prohibit drivers from making a right turn on a red light when they are within 1,000 feet of a child care […]

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Washington Lawmaker Nixes Any Chance of Tax Relief

Democrat Majority Leader Representative Joe Fitzgibbon of Seattle, pretty much squashed any chance of any broad-based tax relief. Fitzgibbon opposed any cuts in sales or property taxes during this year’s session of the Washington State Legislature. It comes at a bad time for the state, as many people in many other states are taking advantage […]

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Washington Fares Well in Unemployment Survey

According to a recent survey by WalletHub, the state of Washington ranked No. 17 on the list of states where unemployment claims are decreasing the most. The ratings were based on comparisons of all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on changes in unemployment claims for several key benchmark weeks, with a focus […]

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Fraud Recovery in Washington

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced that his office has recovered another $9.3 million stolen as part of a massive fraud perpetrated against states across the country. The money had been deposited by fraudsters into Bank of America accounts, and last week a King County Superior Court judge ordered Bank of America to […]

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Fuel Revenues Falling So Washington Has Another Idea

In an effort aimed at replacing falling revenues from fuel taxes, the Washington State Transportation Commission has proposed a new tax scheme… a Road Usage Charge, or a per mile tax on all miles driven by residents of Washington. Some call it a “gas-less tax.” The idea was proposed after fuel revenues are projected to […]

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Arsonist Headed to Federal Prison

A man from Spokane is headed to prison for 5 years for his part in a church arson fire. 25 year old Rios Mirabal was sentenced in federal court, to 60 months in federal prison for arson of a building used in interstate commerce. The judge also ordered Mirabal to pay restitution of more than […]

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