Washington AG Appeals FCC Net Neutrality Decision
Petition appeals the FCC decision to allow internet service providers to discriminate based upon content and other factors.
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This is Why You Don’t Click “Share” Before Checking
How many times have you thought, "It's on the internet so it must be true!" Or, "A close friend shared this so it must be true!"
Want Net Neutrality? Here’s an Option to Save It
What does “net neutrality” mean to you? Less expensive Internet.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) included rules forbidding Internet service providers (Charter, AT&T, Comcast, CenturyLink, etc.) to slow down your Internet unless you pay another fee or are going to a website or a streaming service they want you to use.
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Are YOUR Kids Safe Online? Pasco Police Holding Internet Safety Night Event
We've seen some recent stories about predators and criminals who've preyed upon not only adults, but children in our area. The recent huge pedophile sting, Net Nanny, that busted 26 would-be sex offenders, is an example. Police say similar operations all over the country are grabbing adults who seek to cause harm to children. There are now, more than ever, dangers for children and teens online.
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Amazon, E-Commerce Destroying Retail Stores, Say Experts-Rue21Next?
According to Bloomberg financial experts, it trends continue, Amazon will pretty much rule the retail world. In a new article released Friday, more potential brick and mortar retail store closings could be looming. Will they affect the Tri-Cities?
Police Eyeing Ebay, Craigslist, for Stolen Kennewick Golf Balls
The weekend theft of some 600 bright yellow range balls from the Tri-City Country Club in Kennewick highlights (no pun intended) the sometimes unnoticed 'black market' online, featuring stolen property.
FCC Ignores Congress, Approves Net Neutrality – What It Means to You
Numerous communications groups, businesses, freedom advocates and others are condemning the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision. The internet was considered one of the last "free' parts of American business and technology.
Washington Attorney General Supports Controversial Net Neutrality
Net neutrality is a hot topic in Washington D.C. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson this week said he supports FCC Commissioner Tim Wheeler's plan to ensure what he calls "net neutrality."
Gov. Inslee Supports Internet Sales Tax – Goodbye Online Savings
The very title of the measure smacks of redistribution of wealth, or "leveling" the playing field.
Gov. Inslee Throws Support Behind Internet Sales Tax
He's signed off on a letter urging Washington state legislators to vote in favor of a proposed internet sales tax.