In the “grandparent scam,” featured in an article last week, scammers call households they know to be occupied by senior citizens, and claim to be a grandchild or other young relative. The scammer will claim he is in trouble abroad and needs money wired right away.
Through Dec. 24 the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees.
This year, Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna recruited attorneys, investigators and other office staff to chip in with their suggestions.
The Enumclaw Library is closed for interior upgrades, and will re-open Wednesday, November 28. Upgrades will include painting throughout the building, electrical upgrades, new service desks, new carpet and furniture, and a cyber bar with power connections for people using laptops and other portable devices.
A new online portal has been launched by the U.S. Small Business Administration to accept nominations for its 2013 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year award.
In its 18th year, Fantasy Lights has dazzled viewers with new themes and yearly additions to the largest drive-through display of lights in the Northwest.
Attorney General-Elect Bob Ferguson has announced the appointment of the top two leadership positions for his new administration. Mamie Marcuss will serve as Chief of Staff, overseeing operations, communications, policy, and government affairs.
Housing Trust Fund investment will support more than 2,300 units for people in need and generate more than 2,800 jobs.
Before you apply for a permit to build the ultimate man cave, you can now check online to see how many people are waiting in line at the Pierce County Development Center.
It is estimated that 30 percent of shoppers will make purchases on Cyber Monday, and according to Nielson, 20 percent of Internet bargain hunters have unknowingly shopped for imitation goods.
And now please listen to an important message from the LIbrary…. There are 62 students who have books that were due in September. 18 students have books that were due in October and so far in November 76 students have overdue books. Please return or renew all of your overdue books.
It doesn’t take a crystal ball to see what future transportation improvement projects are in store for communities across the state. Find out by checking Washington’s final draft of the 2013-2016 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
This year’s meal was provided free courtesy of the family of Dorothy Dominguez, who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year.